WorksheetsSally Ride
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is Sally Ride famous for?
she was the first American women to go to space
she was the first women to studied physics
When Sally was young she wanted to become what?
an astronaut
a teacher
a tennis player
an English teacher
True or False -
Sally ride went to space on the shuttle Challenger.
False
True
What is Sally ride remembered for?
Being the first American woman to go to space.
Sally was the first woman to become a science professor for University of California.
Becoming a teacher at NASA teaching future astronauts.
Being a famous tennis player
Check all of the character traits of Sally Ride that apply:
brave
smart
hard working
lazy
How many applicants did she beat out in NASA's astronaut program?
800
1,000
10,000
880
How many missions did Sally complete?
One
Two
Three
Four
Why was Sally's final mission cancelled?
The pilot was sick.
The weather was too dangerous.
The shuttle did not have enough fuel.
A shuttle exploded on a previous mission.
Sally Ride is a fantastic role model for girls everywhere.
What does the phrase role model mean in the sentence above?
astronaut
celebrity
hero
instructor
What makes Sally Ride a great role model for girls?
Sally published children's books.
She told girls they could be passengers on the space shuttle Challenger.
Sally promoted equity & admittance for all students, especially girls, in STEM studies & careers. Over the years, Sally Ride Science created acclaimed STEM programs for girls & boys of all backgrounds across the United States.
She started a company that gives free science materials.
