What’s New in Aerospace: The Deep Space Network
Chief scientist for the Deep Space Network (DSN), and the director of the James Webb Space Telescope, discuss how the DSN communicates with NASA’s deep space telescopes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-cU2JWPqmQ&feature=youtu.be
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Telescopes
Student
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STEM in 30: Vacuum Packed Space Food: It’s What’s For Dinner
Students learn about the history of space food, how food is prepared and packaged for space, and the changes in nutrition over time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_20t_mVvDI
Grade 6, Grade 8, Grade 7
Human spaceflight
Student
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Earth and Our Place in the Universe The Incredible; Shrinking Moon Goosechase Guide
Using this educator guide; you will help students learn about The Incredible; Shrinking Moon through a Goosechase activity.
https://s.si.edu/EarthShrinkingMoonGoosechaseGuide
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Solar System
Teacher
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Earth and Our Place in the Universe The Incredible; Shrinking Moon Goosechase Student Instructions
Student instructions for participating in The Incredible; Shrinking Moon Goosechase activity.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qs7QqSLBkT-2Uwc9Mv3UipcXyz8sHHN70Vy_x7Edn3c/copy?usp=sharing
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Solar System
Student
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Tortoise and Hare
A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Tortoise and Hare Rocket Race Storytime. Learn about the Moon and the Space Race. Activities connect to standards of learning.
https://s.si.edu/StoryTimePrePostTortoiseHare
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts, Spaceflight
Teacher
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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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Weathering and Erosion Virtual Breakout Room
Have your students crack different codes in this virtual breakout room to learn how NASA detects changes in landscapes on Earth, Mars, and beyond!
https://sites.google.com/si.edu/vbrweatheringerosion/weathering-and-erosion
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Physical science, Spaceflight
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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The Body in Space Lesson
Students will explore the impact of space travel on the human body and ways NASA equips their astronauts to live in this environment.
https://learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/NgABf60tEdmm0WA5#r/798827
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Life sciences, Human spaceflight, Science
Teacher
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The Body in Space Rubric
This rubric will help assess student designs for technology to help lessen the effects of one of the health problems associated with sending people into space.
https://s.si.edu/rubric
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Life sciences, Human spaceflight, Spaceflight