From videos to ready-to implement classroom activities, we’re here to help you get your learners excited about air and space.
Middle School Minute: Teacher’s Guide with Astronaut Dottie Metcalf–Lindeburger
Before becoming an astronaut, Dottie Metcalf–Lindeburger had an even scarier job. She was a teacher. Learn all about her teaching career in this Middle School Minute: Teacher Edition.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6kZ_8EYh5g
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
Science, People, Spaceflight
Student
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Middle School Minute: Teacher Edition with NASA Astronaut Ricky Arnold
Before becoming an astronaut, Ricky Arnold had an even scarier job. He was a teacher. Learn all about his teaching career in this Middle School Minute: Teachers Edition.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbvoXqIt2Uo
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
People, Science
Student
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Middle School Minute: NASA Astronaut Robert Curbeam
STEM in 30 host, Marty Kelsey, asks former NASA Astronaut Robert Curbeam as many questions about his middle school years as he can in one minute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql8q4B_r0jQ
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
Science, People, African American or Black people
Student
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Middle School Minute: ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee
STEM in 30 host, Marty Kelsey, asks fABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee as many questions about her middle school years as she can in one minute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uspxqcNgwMI
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
People, Science, Women
Student
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Lightning Lesson: Something’s Fishy: Learn About Earth’s Water Supply
Find out how much of the water on Earth available as drinking water.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo26u5IyIAY
Grades 15-16, Grades 13-14, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K
Science
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Lightning Lesson: No Telescope? 3 Easy Ways to Get Started Stargazing
You do not need an expensive telescope to stargaze. Here are three easy methods to introduce you to stargazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9U_GcfPIFQ
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K
Astronomy, Science, Solar System, Stars, Spaceflight
Student
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Lightning Lesson: Magic or Science? Learn How This Cool Coin Trick Works
How can you remove a coin from the bottom of a stack of coins without touching the coins and also keeping the stack nearly motionless?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRicecFe9H0
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K
Physical science, Science
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Lightning Lesson: Learn How to Build a Basic Water Filter
Learn how to make a water filter using materials from around your home or classroom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXcnxUbZDm8
Grades 15-16, Grades 13-14, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K
Science
Student
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Middle School Minute: What was Astronaut Megan McArthur like in Middle School?
Find out what NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur was like in middle school in this edition of the Middle School Minute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVBUOMkO_-s
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 4, Grade 3
Science, People, Spaceflight
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Middle School Minute: Thunderbirds Pilot Michelle Curran
Find out what United States Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Captain Michelle Curran was like in middle school in this edition of the Middle School Minute!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBtm07e8Wf8
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
Aviation, Military aviation, People, Science, Women
Student
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Middle School Myths with Adam Savage: Effort
We asked Adam Savage some popular myths about being in middle school and here is his response to Does your effort in middle school matter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpc50NB9jeg
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
People
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Middle School Myths with Adam Savage: Bad Grades
We asked Adam Savage some popular myths about being in middle school and here is his response to Is a bad grade the end of the world?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2twzftgRJms
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
People