From videos to ready-to implement classroom activities, we’re here to help you get your learners excited about air and space.

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My Path: Hard Work and Music with Doc Nix Learn what it takes to make great music with a large group of people from Dr. Michael Nickens, Associate Professor of Music at George Mason University. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbFB1yoPw7E Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Behind the scenes, Life sciences, People

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My Path: From Dishwasher to U2 Pilot How do you go from being a dishwasher to a U2 pilot? Find out in this edition of My Path. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k7oC7Qd1Gg Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 African American or Black people, Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Military aviation, People, Technology and Engineering

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My Path: Reflections on Apollo: Astronaut Michael Collins and Director of the National Air and Space Museum Apollo 11 Astronaut reflects on his career path from pilot to astronaut, to director of the National Air and Space Museum, and how important the museum is to the legacy of Apollo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYWYU-3FZFE Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Behind the scenes, Apollo program, Human spaceflight, People, Science, Spacecraft

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My Path: It's About Communicating Science: Ginger Zee Ginger Zee shares her story on becoming the Chief Meteorologist at ABC News! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=groLjI8ItSQ Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Behind the scenes, People, Physical science, Satellites, Technology and Engineering, Women

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My Path: Gene Kranz on Failure Failure is an ingredient in Life. Gene Kranz looks back at the Apollo program, discussing the biggest failures and how they learned from them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwJfIh4Fwmk Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Apollo program, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Spacecraft

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My Path: I Learned to be an Astronaut in Elementary School: Astronaut David Wolf I learned more about being an astronaut in grade school than anything I did later on. -NASA Astronaut David Wolf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLjDft3Qg-8 Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Spacecraft, Spaceflight

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My Path: Learning from Failure with Astronaut Scott Tingle Astronaut Scott Tingle shares how a little help goes a long way when overcoming obstacles and failure to achieve success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcuORzkzbIo Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Science, Space stations

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My Path: My Most Challenging Mission: Astronaut Michael Good Hear astronaut Michael Good explain the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as his role in its service mission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp6_Edh_UXA Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Astronomy, Behind the scenes, People, Satellites, Telescopes, Technology and Engineering

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My Path: Master of the Stratosphere Alan Eustace Be curious, build a good team, ask why -- bits of advice from Stratospheric Explorer Alan Eustace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQiiyOR68nc Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Balloons, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Technology and Engineering

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My Path: Astronaut Randy Bresnik's Path from Student to Space Walker Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks on the importance of communication, teamwork, and the power of keeping after your dreams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyeEf7IVesw Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aviation, Human spaceflight, People, Behind the scenes, Space Shuttle program, Spacecraft, Technology and Engineering

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My Path: Chief of the Astronaut Office Pat Forrester's Path to Space Astronaut Pat Forrester shares his journey that took him to outer space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWNP2gw4WAs Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aviation, Human spaceflight, People, Behind the scenes, Spaceflight

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My Path: General Hyten's path to the Pentagon Air Force General John Hyten tells us how he came to be one of our nations top military leaders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLbV5SSvIDc Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aviation, Behind the scenes, Military aviation, People

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