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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sally K. Ride, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space. She flew on two Space Shuttle Challenger missions. After the Challenger disaster in 1986, she served on the Presidential Commission investigating the accident, and...
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Sally Ride

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile on Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Mae Jemison

For Students 9th - 10th
Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space.
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NASA

Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Sally K. Ride

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Sally K. Ride, native Californian, is featured in this biography. Ride is known for being a woman pioneer in the U.S. Space program, but she has been a strong supporter of STEM education for girls and young women as well.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Mae Jemison

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site takes a look at Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut. Content includes a brief biography, a picture, and an excerpt from her book, "Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life."