Flights of Fancy Story Time: Asteroids; Meteors; and Comets
The solar system has smaller objects like asteroids; meteors and comets that make a big impact. In this story we learn more about these small but interesting objects.
https://youtu.be/r5h32sapkTM
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Astronomy, Science, Spaceflight
Student
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E.Z. Science: Exploring the X-ray Universe
By studying X–rays in deep space, we can learn about some of the most violent and extreme objects in the universe, such as black holes and the remains of stars that have exploded
https://youtu.be/tBbdtV53OSc
Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 4, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Dwarf planets, Exoplanets, Solar System, Stars, Sun, Telescopes, Spaceflight
Student
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E.Z. Science: International Space Station – Our Home in Space for 20 Years
This November, we celebrate 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station — an incredible example of international cooperation.
https://youtu.be/0K61rP6t0L8
Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Space stations, Technology and Engineering, Human spaceflight
Student
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: Shhh! Satellites
Earth is trying to sleep but the Satellites keep bothering Earth with noisy signals. They are talking in all different languages and sending all kinds of information.
https://youtu.be/idL6HgUInlY
Grade PK, Grade 1, Grade K, Grade 2, Grade 3
Moon (Earth), Satellites, Spaceflight
Student
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E.Z. Science: The Path to Mars 2020
Watch the fourth episode of our #EZScience series to learn about NASA’s upcoming Mars 2020 rover mission by looking back at the Mars Pathfinder mission and Sojourner rover.
https://youtu.be/uc7rl3EXFS4
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 3, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Commercial spaceflight, Rockets, Spacecraft, Uncrewed spaceflight, Technology and Engineering
Student
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E.Z. Science: The Search for New Planets
Learn about our search for new planets using the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, James Webb Space Telescope and more!
https://youtu.be/C4C8JsgGrrY
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Exoplanets, Dwarf planets, Science, Solar System
Student
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STEM in 30: Voyage to the Moon: 50 Years Ago and Today
Hear from those involved with the Apollo program, and learn about the science behind getting to the moon. We will also take a look at the plans to head back to the moon in the near future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qtSvWAiFKw
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Human spaceflight, Spacecraft, Moon (Earth), Spaceflight
Student
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STEM in 30: Reboot the Suit: Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit
Join STEM in 30 to learn about the research and conservation efforts that went into ensuring Neil Armstrong’s suit will last for generations to come.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrUrrSkoyp4&feature=youtu.be
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Human spaceflight
Student
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STEM in 30: Your Ticket to Space: Commercial Spaceflight
In this episode of STEM in 30 learn about commercial spaceflight and the rockets that will get them into space.
https://youtu.be/Wtnn90Wt5Vc
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Spacecraft, Human spaceflight
Student
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Playlist
National Air and Space Museum offers stories for young children and their families inspired by our collection of air and space objects and historic photos.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6RlkQnoCx_URXpH-7jY2aNO7g7OdWtas
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Aircraft, Art, Astronomy, Aviation, Human spaceflight
Student
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: Spaceport on the Moon
Our three friends talk about plans to build a spaceport on the Moon. Then they build a habitat for Ruth's new pet hamster; Rocket; that has everything she needs; just like a Moon spaceport would.
https://youtu.be/vbdqdZrSze8
Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Rockets, Space stations
Student
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STEM in 30: Apollo 12: The Shocking Story
Learn about the Apollo 12 mission and the lightning that struck the Saturn V rocket 37 seconds after launch with the help of students from Sterling Middle School
https://youtu.be/fnIGEzWHNec
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Human spaceflight, Spacecraft