Smithsonian Science Starter: Graham Cracker Seismology with Astronaut Dottie Metcalf–Lindenburger
Join NASA Astronaut, and geologist Dottie Metcalf–Lindenburger as she teaches you about plate tectonics using graham crackers and icing.
https://youtu.be/KUnSn3mo3e0
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Exoplanets, Moon (Earth), Science
Student
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Plate Tectonics: Pushing the Boundaries
Studetnts will compare and contrast the different tectonic boundaries and use models to show tectonic boundaries
https://s.si.edu/PlateTectonicsPushingBoundaries
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Exoplanets, Moon (Earth)
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: The Nuts and Bolts
Students will be able to display their understanding of robotics by sharing their robotic hand.
https://s.si.edu/SSSNutsandBolts
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7
Technology and Engineering
Teacher
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STEM in 30: How Things Fly
Students will design paper airplanes, in order to engineer a working airplane.
https://s.si.edu/STEMin30HowThingsFly
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Aircraft, Physical science
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Dive into Science with Cartesian Divers
Students will focus on neutral buoyancy and how it plays a role on a ketchup packet in a bottle of water an apply knowledge obtained to astronauts in space.
https://s.si.edu/SSSCartesianDivers
Technology and Engineering
Human spaceflight, Physical science, Technology and Engineering
Grades 6 - 8
Grade 7
Smithsonian Science Starter: Discover how Friction works with Astronaut Paul Richards – ISS Science
Learn what happens to the friction caused by the space shuttle rubbing against air molecules during landing. Also, find out more with an easy science demonstration on the power of friction.
https://youtu.be/iFqG2SPvzKE
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Physical science
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Space Germs with Apollo 11 Diver Clancy Hatleberg
Learn how they dealt with the threat of Moon germs from Apollo 11 rescue diver Clancy Hatleberg, then see how you can fight germs!
https://youtu.be/9i8jxERqZpM
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Apollo program, Life sciences, Science
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Spacewalk Equipment with Astronauts Nick Hague and Anne McClain
Learn about the equipment astronauts use to complete a spacewalk, including something you may not think of.
https://youtu.be/O97ptLQ911Y
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Robotics, Science, Space stations
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Separating DNA Bonds with Astronaut Kate Rubins
Learn how a standard middle school science experiment relates to real world science with this episode of Smithsonian Science Starters with NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins.
https://youtu.be/t9bY8w2kKz4
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
Life sciences, Science
Teacher
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STEM in 30: Asteroid Redirect Mission
In this episode of STEM in 30, learn about asteroids, what we can learn from capturing one, and the technology needed to accomplish such a mission.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Z2NDCTm5Y&t=1s
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Solar System, Small solar system bodies, Spacecraft, Spaceflight
Student
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Smithsonian Science Starter: The Matter of Air with Astronaut Megan McArthur
Find out how air holds its shape when put to the test in this episode of Smithsonian Science Starters with Hubble Astronaut Megan McArthur.
https://youtu.be/2-b48xq1rbc
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Physical science
Teacher
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Teacher Tips: Guided Observation
Photos and objects provide amazing opportunities for close looking and student questions. Look closely at a photo of three Mars rovers to learn more about exploring space.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkLjdWX2YoA
Grades 15-16, Grades 13-14, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K
Robotics