Learning Resources

Before becoming an astronaut, Ricky Arnold had an even scarier job. He was a teacher. Learn all about his teaching career in this Middle School Minute: Teachers Edition.

Before becoming an astronaut, Dottie Metcalf–Lindeburger had an even scarier job. She was a teacher. Learn all about her teaching career in this Middle School Minute: Teacher Edition.

Find out what NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur was like in middle school in this edition of the Middle School Minute.

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

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

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

Find out what NASA Astronaut Gregory Ray–J Johnson was like as a young student in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

You do not need an expensive telescope to stargaze. Here are three easy methods to introduce you to stargazing.

STEM in 30 host, Marty Kelsey, asks former NASA Astronaut Robert Curbeam as many questions about his middle school years as he can in one minute.

Ever wonder what it takes to become an astronaut and fly in space? NASA astronaut and former teacher Joe Acaba shares his path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

Have you ever wondered how important people get to where they are? NASA's deputy director; Dava Newman; shares her path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

Join National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur to learn about the history, purpose, and legacy of the International Space Station.