We use them to categorize people when we don’t know the whole person. Return to a discussion of their Mind Maps.ĭiscuss how gender stereotypes lead us to think that the world of science is a world of men.ĭiscuss how Sally Ride, Ellen Ochoa, and many other women disprove this stereotype.Įxplain that stereotypes are generalizations. Emphasize connections between the humanities and the sciences. You may need to use a different browser or computer that can run Adobe Flash content.)īring the class back together and continue the discussion about exploration. Have the students play the game “ Why Do We Explore?” at the NASA Kid’s Clubhouse. ![]() Have the students discuss the question “Why Do We Explore?” Have each group/pair read the essay on the NASA website’s page “ Who Was Sally Ride?” Main Activity: Small Group/Pair Work and Class Discussionĭivide the class into small groups or have them return to their pairs. Tell the students that they are going to be learning about American women in space, including Sally Ride and Ellen Ochoa. Direct the discussion to Sally Ride by noting any associations about women and gender. Have the students put “Astronauts” in the center and then fill in a Mind Map (PDF) with their word associations.īring the class back together and open up class discussion about their Mind Maps asking them to share their word associations. Place students in pairs and hand out a Mind Map (PDF) to each student. Warm Up Activity: Mind Map and Class Discussion Read NASA’s “ Who Was Sally Ride?” a brief biographical sketch aimed a young readers. Read “ Women’s Work,” a brief overview of the history of American women and work. Technology Needs: Computer with Speakers and Internet Access Printer/Copier ![]() How can studying both science and the humanities lead to better lives? Students will learn about Sally Ride’s pioneering history as the first American woman in space. Today, this integrated commitment to teaching both STEM and the arts (or the humanities, which includes literature) is called STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). She stated that her early educational and career experiences influenced her commitment to the education of young people. After her retirement from 1987, Ride dedicated her life to helping young people engage with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects. This lesson introduces students to Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.
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