Learning Resources

Jeffrey Kluger, author of “Apollo 8: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon” and “Time” magazine editor talks about the significance of Apollo 8

Join NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, National Air and Space Museum spacesuit curator Dr. Cathleen Lewis, and conservator Lisa Young in this discussion about spacesuits.

Join museum curators to learn about Moon photography from the Apollo missions to today!

Join Captain Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13 and National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony for a discussion about Apollo 13. This live chat was recorded on April 16th, 2020.

Teachers, did you know the basic science you teach in middle school are the basis for conserving Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit? Watch this video to learn more!

Former NASA Mathematician Christine Darden and author of Hidden Figures Christine Darden discuss the women who shattered glass ceilings in the age of the space race and their lasting impact.

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.

This parent guide supports the creation of an emergency preparedness kit for home along with how to create an entire emergency plan.

This handout supports the Survival on the Moon activity and helps students determine what they need to survive on the Moon.

This lesson explores quarantine and space germs have been handled in space exploration. and connect what they have learned to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This family activity trains you on how to pick up samples of Moon rocks like the Apollo astronauts.

Compare each Apollo mission traverse on foot and with the Lunar Rovers.