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My Path: SR-71 RSO Walter Watson What was it like to fly in the SR-71 Blackbird? Hear first hand from Walter Watson, the only African American to fly in the Blackbird program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70X20f1sEWs Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aviation, African American or Black people, Aircraft, Military aviation, People, Reconnaissance, Science, Technology and Engineering, Behind the scenes

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 My Path: Hidden Figures Mathematician Christine Darden Christine Darden is a mathematician featured in the book Hidden Figures. Learn about her journey in this My Path video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4jxZfOZToA Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 African American or Black people, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Science, Technology and Engineering, Women

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 My Path: Exploring the World with Ariel Tweto Pilot and TV Personality Ariel Tweto shares advice on the importance of seeking out new experiences through traveling, working hard, and meeting people of different backgrounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEnaZmIdKuM Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Native American or Indigenous peoples, Behind the scenes, Aviation, Life sciences, People, Physical science, Science, Technology and Engineering, Women

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 My Path: We don't do science just for ourselves Alexa Van Eaton Volcanologist In this My Path Alexa Van Eaton talks about her work with volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest and how scientists keep on top of the all the shaking and quaking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Hl_1yfBdw Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Behind the scenes, Life sciences, People, Physical science, Science, Technology and Engineering, Women

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 Air and Space Live Chat: Master Hot Air Balloon Pilot Bill Costen They may seem low-tech but balloons are important to aviation and space. This live chat features pioneering Black hot air balloon pilot Bill Costen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1860PeSUzKM African American or Black people, Balloons

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 Air and Space Live Chat: Student Balloon Launch: Medium Altitude Balloons Along with the help of teachers from across the country, the Museum launched medium altitude balloons that could potentially travel around the globe. Learn more about these balloons here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WC4nxlrZ2Y Balloons

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 Air and Space Live Chat: Science Fiction Props and Costumes Learn all about science fiction props and costumes in Star Wars, Star Trek, and other space science fiction! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMrXnee5l9I Science fiction, Spaceflight

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 Air and Space Live Chat: The International Space Station at 20 Learn about the history and importance of the International Space Station from astronauts as well as National Air and Space Museum curator, Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vuolwv4I_Y Human spaceflight, Space stations, Spaceflight

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 Air and Space Live Chat: The Blue Angels For 75 years, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been wowing crowds around the world. Hear more about the Blue Angels and their flight demonstrations here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xoh61TTEbdU Aviation, Military aviation

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 My Path: The Sun Throws Temper Tantrums Learn About the Sun with Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck provides an in depth look of her exploration of the Sun and its effects on space weather. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-BPq6445wg Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Astronomy, Behind the scenes, People, Satellites, Science, Sun, Stars, Technology and Engineering, Telescopes, Women

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 My Path: Flying in Space is the Biggest Team Sport Ever: Astronaut Michael Good Astronaut Michael Good - Learn about the importance of teamwork in any job field in this episode of My Path. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPj7Uevf7J0 Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Science, Space stations, Technology and Engineering

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 My Path: The Life Lessons of a Tuskegee Airman Perceive, prepare, perform and persevere. The lessons Col. Charles McGee learned as a Tuskegee Airman and applied to the rest of his life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUFeLPED8O0&t=7s Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 African American or Black people, Aviation, People, World War II, Military aviation

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