Diverse Perspectives in Science and Space Exploration Quiz
Explore the world of science and space through a quiz that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions. Learn about women in space, pioneering scientists, and engineers shaping the future of exploration. Discover the contributions of individuals like Helen Sharman, Mae Jemison, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mimi Aung. Challenge false beliefs about scientists, TV presenters, and the roles of men and women in these fields. Let's celebrate diversity and inclusivity in science and beyond!
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Space for Everyone Quiz True or False www.schoolsobservatory.org
Women and men can go to space www.schoolsobservatory.org
TRUE! 501 men and 65 women have been to space. Helen Sharman was the UK s first astronaut! Mae Jemison is a former NASA Astronaut www.schoolsobservatory.org
All scientists are men www.schoolsobservatory.org
FALSE Astronomers are scientists who study objects in space. Beatrice Tinsley was an Astronomer www.schoolsobservatory.org
The best science shows are presented by men www.schoolsobservatory.org
FALSE Lots of men and women present great science shows on TV and YouTube. Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a TV presenter and a space scientist www.schoolsobservatory.org
Most of the first computer programmers were women www.schoolsobservatory.org
TRUE! Many black, women wrote computer code for NASA in the 1950s. Dorothy Vaughan was a NASA computer programmer www.schoolsobservatory.org
Women can be engineers www.schoolsobservatory.org
TRUE! Engineers like Mimi, design robots that are sent to explore other planets for us! Mimi Aung is a Space Engineer www.schoolsobservatory.org
Men dont care about plants and animals www.schoolsobservatory.org
FALSE Men like Piers want everyone to work together to help look after our beautiful planet, Earth. Piers Sellers, NASA astronaut and climate change scientist www.schoolsobservatory.org
Women are better at writing than men www.schoolsobservatory.org
FALSE Authors say that reading lots of book can help you to become a better writer. Anthony Aveni is an astronomer and author of many books, including some children s books www.schoolsobservatory.org
Men are braver than women www.schoolsobservatory.org
FALSE Men and women have braved flying to space, sailing around the world, and trekking to the South Pole. Ursula Marvin was an Explorer. She travelled to Antarctica to study meteorites found there. www.schoolsobservatory.org
Women can be maths experts www.schoolsobservatory.org
TRUE! Most jobs need you to use maths in some way. Katherine used maths to help send astronauts to the Moon! Katherine Johnson was a NASA mathematician www.schoolsobservatory.org
Men are better leaders than women www.schoolsobservatory.org
FALSE Women have led countries including the UK, New Zealand, Germany, Bangldesh, and Barbados. Alice Bunn is a Leader at the UK Space Agency www.schoolsobservatory.org
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