Sally Ride: Pioneering Women in Space

The video explores the life and achievements of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. It covers her early life, her passion for science, and her journey to becoming an astronaut. The video also highlights her historic space flight aboard the Challenger in 1983 and her legacy as an educator and advocate for women in science. Despite her public achievements, Sally Ride was a private individual who kept her personal life, including her sexual orientation, out of the public eye. Her story is one of breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.

What sport did Sally Ride play at a junior level before focusing on science?

• Swimming

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Tennis

In what year did NASA begin recruiting women and minorities, sparking Sally Ride's interest?

• 1990

• 1983

• 1977

• 1969

Who were the first two women in space before Sally Ride?

• Valentina Tereshkova and Svetlana Savitskaya

• Mae Jemison and Peggy Whitson

• Yelena Kondakova and Anousheh Ansari

• Eileen Collins and Kalpana Chawla

What was the name of the space shuttle Sally Ride flew on for her first mission?

• Discovery

• Challenger

• Atlantis

• Columbia

How did Sally Ride feel about the media attention surrounding her as the first American woman in space?

• She enjoyed the spotlight

• She actively sought more publicity

• She was indifferent to it

• She felt pressured not to make mistakes

What was Sally Ride's relationship status while at NASA?

• Single

• Married to Steve Hawley

• In a relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy

• Engaged to another astronaut

How did Sally Ride prefer to manage her personal life?

• She wrote a public blog about her life

• She frequently shared details with the media

• She avoided public appearances and preferred privacy

• She was very open about it

What was one of Sally Ride's goals as an educator?

• To win a Nobel Prize

• To inspire middle school girls to pursue science

• To become a university professor

• To write a bestselling science book

What planet did Sally Ride often talk about with children, encouraging them to explore it?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What message did Sally Ride want to convey about women in the workforce?

• Women should only work in science

• Women can do any job they want

• Women should focus on traditional roles

• Women should avoid high-pressure jobs