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STEM in 30: Space Junk: Fast Trash

There are millions of pieces of man–made debris floating around Earth. Learn what is out there and how NASA keeps an eye on it.

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Human spaceflight, Satellites, Spacecraft, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7C1Lbm3Fqw&t=606s
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STEM in 30: Earth Day: A View from Above

In this webcast we look at the beginnings of Earth Day and how a better understanding of our place in the universe has evolved through photographic scientific discoveries

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Physical science, Science, and Spaceflight
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https://youtu.be/2atfqAonA7c
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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.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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Astronomy, Moon (Earth), and Solar System
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https://s.si.edu/EarthShrinkingMoonGoosechaseGuide
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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.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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Astronomy, Moon (Earth), and Solar System
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qs7QqSLBkT-2Uwc9Mv3UipcXyz8sHHN70Vy_x7Edn3c/copy?usp=sharing
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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.

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Grade K, Grade 1, and Grade 2
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Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts, and Spaceflight
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https://s.si.edu/StoryTimePrePostTortoiseHare
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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!

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Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 5, and Grade 4
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Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts, and Spaceflight
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Student, and Parent/Caregiver
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https://sites.google.com/si.edu/apollo-11/home/apollo
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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.

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World War II, Apollo program, Moon (Earth), and Spaceflight
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https://learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/BoeAcGTa7Gg8HY1X#r/785701
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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.

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Life sciences, Human spaceflight, and Science
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https://learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/NgABf60tEdmm0WA5#r/798827
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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.

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Life sciences, Human spaceflight, and Spaceflight
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https://s.si.edu/rubric
Assessment Interactive

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!

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Physical science, and Spaceflight
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Student, and Teacher
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https://sites.google.com/si.edu/vbrweatheringerosion/weathering-and-erosion
Assessment Interactive

Cosmic Survey

Sort different objects found in space based upon their size, distance and age!

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Grade 5, and Grade 6
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Solar System, and Spaceflight
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https://learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/2LOzsdRkn5fh1WpJ
Lesson Video

Looking Closely: Solar System

Join in as we look closely at at pictures of several different planets in our Solar System!

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Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K, and Grade PK
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Solar System, and Spaceflight
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https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/looking-closely-solar-system