Connected Communities: Ecosystems
Understand what an ecosystem is and the different types of ecosystems. Understand how living things are interconnected and why this is important.
https://s.si.edu/DoctrinaEcosystemsGrade
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Life sciences, Science
Teacher
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Why are people afraid of tornadoes?
Understand that tornadoes are weather-related hazards. Understand the characteristics of tornadoes. Identify ways people can protect themselves during a tornado.
https://s.si.edu/tornadoespresentation
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Science, Physical science
Teacher
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Wright Brothers Learning Lab Slide Show
A slideshow version of the Flights of Fancy Story Time Wright Brothers learning lab. An alternative to using the Smithsonian Learning lab website
https://s.si.edu/StoryTimePrePostWrightBrothersPresentation
Grade PK, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K
Aircraft, Aviation, Balloons, Early flight, People
Teacher
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Air Show
A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Air Show Storytime. Learn about Air Circuses and Air Shows with activities that connect to learning standards.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13uy-s0PtEDF5LKnIwh6_-Vwl3wRsWYivqM8RJ6HWkk8/copy?usp=sharing
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Aircraft, Aviation
Teacher
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Diagram of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano
This diagram of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano shows the underground “plumbing” and paths of magma.
https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/6017hjpg
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3
Science
Student
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Por qu la gente tiene miedo de los tornados
Entender que los tornados son peligros relacionados con el clima. Entender las características de los tornados. Identificar las formas en que las personas pueden protegerse durante un tornado.
https://s.si.edu/tornadoespresentationspanish
Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K
Physical science
Teacher
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Science in Pre-K
The goal of the Science in Pre-K website is to provide you with a foundation in science content and teaching methods for science inquiry in a preschool environment.
https://scienceinprek.si.edu/
Birth to PreK, Grade PK
Science, Spaceflight
Geography From Space
Test your geography skills with the quizzes. Identify geographic locations on the Earth based on a satellite or aerial image and a brief clue.
https://airandspace.si.edu/learn/programs-and-activities/activities/geography-space
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 1, Grade 2
Physical science, Science, Solar System, Satellites
Student
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The Science of the Wizard of Oz - STEM in 30: Season 8 Episode 7
In this episode we’ll explore some of the more fanciful parts of the story and dive deep into tornadoes, flying witches, hot air balloons and – what about those flying monkeys?
https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/science-wizard-oz-stem-30-season-8-episode-7
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Physical science, Science, Society and Culture, Technology and Engineering