Description

Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Sally Ride in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Ride’s groundbreaking achievements as the first American woman in space and her lifelong dedication to science education. As they work together, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills while contributing to one unified final product.

This project is an excellent addition to STEM lessons, space exploration units, or Women’s History Month activities. Students will connect Ride’s accomplishments and advocacy to broader themes of perseverance, innovation, and representation in science.

Students will begin by researching Sally Ride and gathering information about her background, NASA career, and contributions to STEM education. They’ll then record their findings in the designated sections on the poster before working together to color or paint and assemble the final display. Once completed, the six-piece poster can be printed on regular paper or cardstock and will measure approximately 28" x 15" when taped together. For long-lasting classroom use, you can laminate the finished product!

This resource includes student directions, a project rubric, and a brainstorm graphic organizer. It also includes six blank coloring pages that come together to form one cohesive poster, a Sally Ride answer key, an example of the final project colored, and a digitally colored example to guide and inspire your students.