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STEM in 30: How Do We Know What’s Out There?

In this episode of STEM in 30, learn the science behind observing, and discover the equipment that allows us to see further and further out.

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Grade 7, Grade 6, and Grade 8
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Telescopes, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llZo-8p3gDM
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Middle School Minute: NASA Astronaut Serena Auñón Chancellor

Find out what NASA Astronaut Serena Auñón Chancellor was like as a young student in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

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People, Women, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py7twkJnggQ
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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.

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https://scienceinprek.si.edu/
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Flights of Fancy Craft Time: Space Laser Activity

Upcycle materials from your home to make a play space laser and zap space junk

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Science, Science fiction, Commercial aviation, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlQBi1JSTL8&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor&index=2
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Flights of Fancy Craft Time: Make a Space Snack

Snack like an astronaut! Make a PBJ sandwich fit for the space station

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhdfXxkey0&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor&index=18
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Flights fo Fancy Craft Time: Make a Sensory Box

Join museum educator Ann Caspari as she demonstrates how to make sensory play boxes for calming play at home

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eJAQqN8Txk&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor&index=16
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Flights of Fancy Craft Time: Draw Your Own Comic Strip

Create your own comic strip adventure story

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Science, Science fiction, and Society and Culture
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0O6pVN4T9A&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor&index=13
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Flights of Fancy Craft Time: Build Your Own Model Space Station

Join museum educator Ann Caspari as she demonstrates how to create a mini space station from recyclec materials

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUzpFN94siA&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor&index=11
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Flights of Fancy Craft Time: Make an Astronaut Helmet with a Paper Bag

Museum Educator Ann Caspari demonstrates how to make an astronaut helmet costume from a paper bag

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrACMgKiJTw&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor&index=9
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Flights of Fancy Craft Time: Use Recycled Paper to Make a Model Earth

Use newspaper and paint to create a model of planet Earth that you can play with

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Astronomy, and Solar System
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cuIoqQG6k&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_UqnikM_517xQnqrkN8IBor&index=7
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: Pluto’s Secret

In this special author session; Margaret Weitekamp reads the book; Pluto’s Secret: An Icy World’s Tale of Discovery

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Dwarf planets, People, Science, Small solar system bodies, and Solar System
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https://youtu.be/0bKXCaD4toc
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: The Stuff Between the Stars

Author Sandra Nickel and Illustrator Aimee Sicurro discuss and read their book The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe

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https://youtu.be/a2fNUe5zD4w