Take your students to the International Space Station with NASA astronaut Randy “Komrade” Bresnik. ISS Science is a series of videos produced by the Museum’s STEM in 30 program.
Each video in the series features Bresnik discussing life in space and is followed by a hands-on demonstration that connects these real-world activities to basic science concepts. Designed for middle school educators, each video is accompanied by a lesson plan connected to the NGSS Standards.
New videos for ISS Science will be released throughout Bresnik’s time in space on Expeditions 52 and 53. Come back often to see what’s happening on the International Space Station.
13. How Astronauts Return to Earth
Subject: Physical Science | Grade Level: 6-12 | Time: 90-120 Minutes
Lesson Plan: An Egg-cellent Return to Earth
12. Photos from the ISS
Subject: Physical Science | Grade Level: 5-12 | Time: 60-90 Minutes
Lesson Plan: The Science of Light and Photography
11. Staying in Shape in Space
Subject: Life Science | Grade Level: 2-5 | Time: 45-60 Minutes
Lesson Plan: Bone Density Loss.pdf
10. Science on Station: DNA Extraction
Subject: Life Science | Grade Level: 6-10 | Time: 45-60 Minutes
Lesson Plan: Science on Station: DNA Extraction
9. Design Your Own Mission Patch
Subject: History of Spaceflight and the International Space Station | Grade Level: 5-8 | Time: 30-50 MinutesDesign Your Own Mission Patch
8. Puffy Head Bird Legs
Subject: Physical Science, Life Science | Grade Level: 3-8 | Time: 40-50 MinutesLesson Plan: Puffy Head Bird Legs
7. Taternauts
Subject: Physical Science, Earth & Space Science | Grade Level: 5-8 |Time: 60-90 MinutesLesson Plan: Taternauts
6. A Cool Lesson on Thermal Expansion
Subject: Physical Science, Earth & Space Science | Grade Level: 4-8 | Time: 30 MinutesLesson Plan: A Cool Lesson on Thermal Expansion
5. Using Waves to Communicate
Subject: Physical Science | Grade Level: 7-8 |Time: 45 MinutesLesson Plan: Using Waves to Communicate
Bonus: Live Downlink with the International Space Station & Astronaut Randy "Komrade" Bresnik
4. Astronaut Shares How to Get to Space
Subject: Education and Career Paths, Physical Fitness | Grade Level: 5-8 |Time: 20-30 MinutesLesson Plan: Astronauts and the ISS
3. Model a Solar Eclipse
Subject: Physical Science, Earth & Space Science | Grade Level: 5-9 | Time: 30 MinutesLesson Plan: Modeling a Solar Eclipse
2. How to Launch a Rocket
Subject: Physical Science | Grade Level: 5-8 | Time: 1-2 class periodsLesson Plan: How to Launch a Rocket
1. Spot the International Space Station!
Subject: Physical Science, Earth & Space Science | Grade Level: 4 - 9 | Time: 30 minutesLesson Plan: Spot the International Space Station!