STEM in 30

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STEM in 30 is an Emmy-nominated program for middle school students produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. These 30 minute episodes are great for classroom use. New episodes are released every month, featuring hands-on activities, explanations of aviation and space topics aligned with national standards, and interviews with experts from the Museum and beyond.

STEM in 30 is made possible by Amazon, Boeing, and Hexcel.

Most Recent Episode

Aerial Archaeology

When we think about archaeology most of us think about people digging up lost cities in remote places. The field of aerial archaeology offers another way to uncover the mysteries of the past by using photos and data taken from the sky. Combining different sets of data from the air allows archaeologists to study sites without disturbing the lands around them. In this episode of STEM in 30 we team up with the Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists at Historic Jamestown to take a look at the importance of archaeology from both the ground and from above.

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This Season

Animals Aloft

Did you know before the first person flew in a hot air balloon, a duck, sheep, and rooster did?

For hundreds of years, animals and aviation have been linked, from transporting tigers, to tracking animals in the wild, and much more.

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Graphic featuring a drawing of a man and woman with text that says The Adventures of Marty and Beth; Comics in Space and Aviation

Air and Space Comics

Comics often offer a pathway to a lifelong love of reading to children who need that extra hook. From being read under the covers at night to the backbone of multi-billion dollar industries, explore the popularity of comics.

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