Sally Ride: Legacy and Achievements

Sally Ride: Legacy and Achievements

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, English, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video chronicles the life of Sally Ride, from her early curiosity and education at Stanford to her groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space. It highlights her historic flight on the Challenger, her role as a trailblazer for women in science, and her enduring legacy in advocating for science education. Sally Ride's story is a testament to the power of dreams and the impact of perseverance, inspiring future generations to reach for the stars.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Sally Ride born?

Chicago

Los Angeles

New York

San Francisco

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did Sally Ride attend?

Harvard University

Yale University

Stanford University

MIT

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What degrees did Sally Ride earn at Stanford University?

Physics and Mathematics

Physics and English

Astronomy and English

Biology and Physics

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the space shuttle Sally Ride flew on?

Challenger

Endeavour

Atlantis

Discovery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Sally Ride's historic space flight take place?

1983

1987

1985

1981

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Sally Ride's main goals after her space flight?

To travel to Mars

To become a politician

To inspire young minds in science

To write a novel

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Sally Ride contribute to science education?

By writing science fiction

By opening a science museum

Through books, lectures, and outreach

By creating a new scientific theory

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