NASA's Impact on Education and Diversity

NASA's Impact on Education and Diversity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Professional Development

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses a graduate student's journey to becoming an astronaut, highlighting the first inclusion of women in NASA's astronaut corps. It emphasizes the importance of pride in one's work and the progress of gender equality in space exploration. The video also reflects on the inspiration drawn from pioneers like Sally Ride and stresses the need for quality education to empower future generations to achieve their dreams.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did NASA make regarding its astronaut corps, as mentioned in the video?

They reduced the number of astronauts selected.

They began admitting women for the first time.

They increased the age limit for applicants.

They started accepting international applicants.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivates the speaker to perform well in their assignments?

Personal pride

Peer pressure

Competition with colleagues

Financial incentives

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal change does the speaker advocate for in the video?

Equal opportunities for women in all professions

Increased media coverage of space missions

Higher salaries for astronauts

More funding for space programs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first woman to command the space shuttle, as mentioned in the video?

Sally Ride

Mae Jemison

Peggy Whitson

Eileen Collins

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which NASA astronaut holds the record for the most time spent in space?

Yuri Gagarin

Sally Ride

Peggy Whitson

Eileen Collins

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did seeing Althea Gibson have on the speaker?

It motivated them to travel the world.

It changed their life by showing them what success looks like.

It inspired them to become a scientist.

It discouraged them from pursuing sports.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main message regarding future generations?

They should focus on sports.

They should have access to quality education.

They should prioritize financial success.

They should avoid space-related careers.

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