Sally Ride and Her Legacy

Tom Brokaw pays tribute to Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. The video covers her journey from an athlete to a pioneering astronaut, her experiences in space, and her impact on STEM education. Sally Ride's legacy continues to inspire young minds and promote science literacy.

Who was the first American woman to travel to space?

• Mae Jemison

• Valentina Tereshkova

• Eileen Collins

• Sally Ride

What inspired Sally Ride to consider a career in science?

• A teacher

• Her parents

• A famous scientist

• A book she read

What was Sally Ride's educational background?

• Engineering and Physics

• Mathematics and Computer Science

• Biology and Chemistry

• Physics and English

How many hours did Sally Ride log on the space shuttle Challenger?

• 200 hours

• 150 hours

• 500 hours

• 343 hours

What was one of Sally Ride's notable achievements in space?

• First astronaut to conduct a spacewalk

• First astronaut to use a robotic arm in space

• First woman to orbit the Earth

• First woman to walk on the moon

What was Sally Ride's favorite view from space?

• Earth's horizon and atmosphere

• The stars

• The moon

• The sun

What was Sally Ride's approach to inspiring kids about science?

• Using space exploration as a tool

• Conducting online webinars

• Writing fictional stories

• Organizing sports events

What was the main goal of the Sally Ride Science Academy?

• To train astronauts

• To promote STEM careers

• To provide sports training

• To teach history

Which company partnered with Sally Ride to create the Sally Ride Science Academy?

• ExxonMobil

• Google

• Microsoft

• Apple

What was Sally Ride's contribution to social change in education?

• She wrote a series of novels

• She developed a new teaching method

• She founded a new university

• She improved science and math education