Astronaut Training; Moon Mission
This family activity trains you on how to pick up samples of Moon rocks like the Apollo astronauts.
https://s.si.edu/MoonMissionAstronautTraining
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth)
Student
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Hot Air Balloon Demo
Students will be better able to discuss and describe what happens when air heats, and test their hypothesis with a hands-on demo
https://s.si.edu/HotAirBalloonDemo
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Balloons
Teacher
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Designing for the Weather
Design challenge: Strong, light structures are necessary in constructing buildings (especially in areas with extreme weather) as well as air and space craft.
https://s.si.edu/DesigningWeather
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Physical science, Science, Technology and Engineering
Teacher
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Strength vs. Weight Activity
Explore the benefits of a lightweight, strong structure and build within parameters to meet a challenge.
https://s.si.edu/StrengthWeight
Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Aircraft, Spacecraft, Technology and Engineering
Teacher
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STEM in 30: WWII and Tuskegee Airmen
In this episode of STEM in 30, we explore the role African Americans played during World War II and the transformation of aviation.
https://youtu.be/NETJrO3B7qA
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 6
African American or Black people, Military aviation, World War II
Student
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STEM in 30: The SR–71 Blackbird
In this episode of STEM in 30 we feature the SR–71 Blackbird on display at the Steven F. Udvar–Hazy Center and explore why it was so important for reconnaissance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFj5a8G_iGk&t=1s
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Reconnaissance, Aircraft, Cold War
Student
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STEM in 30: How Did Animals Inspire Human Flight?
STEM in 30 looks at the four animal groups that achieved flight and inspired humans to develop the ability to fly.
https://youtu.be/lxFixuETMFE
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Aviation, Science, Early flight
Student
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STEM in 30: Unexpected Careers in STEM
No matter what your interests, there is a job for you in STEM. Follow along with STEM in 30 as we look at the diverse jobs you could one day have.
https://youtu.be/X4jhoimH_tY
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
People
Student
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Earth’s Mysterious Magnetism Presentation
This presentation on Earth’s Magnetism supports the Earth’s Mysterious Magenetism Lesson.
https://s.si.edu/EarthsMysteriousMagnetismPresentation
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7
Moon (Earth), Physical science, Science
Student
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Emergency Preparedness Kit
This Presentation supports the Emergency Preparedness Kit Lesson
https://s.si.edu/EmergencyPreparednessKitPresentation
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 8
Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, World War II
Teacher
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Earth’s Mysterious Magnetism
This lesson provides information about Earth’s magnetic field and how this field impacts different items.
https://s.si.edu/EarthsMysteriousMagnetism
Exoplanets, Physical science, Science