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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Apollo 11 Breakout Room at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Crack the codes in this virtual breakout room while exploring artifacts at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center!
https://sites.google.com/si.edu/apollo-11/home/apollo
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 5, Grade 4
Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts, Spaceflight
Student
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Emergency Preparedness Lesson
During this lesson, students will learn about emergency preparedness during World War I and the Apollo mission, equipping them to participate in a challenge to design their own kit.
https://learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/BoeAcGTa7Gg8HY1X#r/785701
World War II, Apollo program, Moon (Earth), Spaceflight
Teacher
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Air and Space Symbols Lesson Patch Templates
These templates can be downloaded and used to create your own aviation or space flight patches.
https://s.si.edu/3HwDTxc
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Apollo program, Aviation, General aviation, Human spaceflight, Society and Culture, Space Shuttle program
Student
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Earth and Our Place in the Universe Who Can Be an Astronomer Extension
What is the role of an astronomer in different places around the world? Use this lesson extension to help students investigate astronomers in various societies and cultures.
https://s.si.edu/WhoCanBeAstronomer
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Apollo program, Navigation, Society and Culture, Pacific Islander people
Teacher
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Air and Space Symbols Slide Show
An introduction to some common everyday symbols and the use of symbols in aviation and space flight.
https://s.si.edu/AirSpaceSymbolsPresentation
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Aviation, Human spaceflight, Society and Culture, Space Shuttle program, Apollo program, General aviation