Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11-11:45 a.m. — RUTLAND— “Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women” is coming to Rutland! Join in for this immersive experience as we learn about Sally Ride, the United States’ first woman astronaut. Part play and part interactive science lesson, Sheryl (or, rather, Sally Ride) will invite kids to help with science experiments and ask questions. This experience is perfect for in grades K-5.
Who was Sally Ride? Here’s an excerpt from Sheryl Faye’s website:
“Sally Ride is glued to the classroom television as astronaut John Glenn blasts off into space. ‘I want to do that,’ she quietly says to herself, only to be reminded that girls can’t be astronauts. They can’t be shortstop for the L.A. Dodgers either, another early aspiration, and she soon sets her sights on tennis, learning teamwork and good sportsmanship.
“Her insatiable curiosity leads to a passion for science, and children will join in Sally’s discoveries through fun, interactive experiments, all of which they can do again at home. As she matures, she studies the wonders of the universe and finally, when girls can, she becomes America’s first woman astronaut and a passionate advocate for STEM. Her compelling story will ignite students’ curiosity and inspire them to dream, dare and develop their own gifts and talents to the fullest.”
The event will be held in the Fox Room of the Rutland Free Library, located at 10 Court Street in Rutland.
