The Life Story of Sally Ride Activity Pack
Students will love learning about one of the most inspirational women in American History. On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride boarded the Space Shuttle Challenger and became the first American woman in space. Today, she is remembered as a pioneering astronaut, brilliant physicist, and dedicated educator. There are a variety of activities for you to teach about her life story. This could be a week-long unit or as short as a day or two, depending on time allotted and the needs of your students. There are several ways to use this unit to differentiate for students. Activities included: ✔Meet Sally Ride ✔Comprehension Questions ✔Flip Book (5-pages) ✔Trading Card Project ✔Character Mini-Booklet w/Timeline--fits perfectly inside their notebooks! ✔Biography Organizers ✔A Famous Quote ✔Character Traits Activity ✔Quiz ✔Vocabulary Posters ✔Spotlight on Vocabulary Reading: Students will love meeting Sally Ride and learning all about her life. There’s also custom-created organizers to use for furth