From videos to ready-to implement classroom activities, we’re here to help you get your learners excited about air and space.

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Middle School Minute: Teacher’s Guide with Astronaut Dottie Metcalf–Lindeburger

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.

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Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, and Grade 3
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Science, People, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6kZ_8EYh5g
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Middle School Minute: Teacher Edition with NASA Astronaut Ricky Arnold

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.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbvoXqIt2Uo
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Middle School Minute: NASA Astronaut Robert Curbeam

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.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql8q4B_r0jQ
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Middle School Minute: ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee

STEM in 30 host, Marty Kelsey, asks fABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee as many questions about her middle school years as she can in one minute.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uspxqcNgwMI
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Lightning Lesson: Something’s Fishy: Learn About Earth’s Water Supply

Find out how much of the water on Earth available as drinking water.

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Grades 15-16, Grades 13-14, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 2, Grade 1, and Grade K
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo26u5IyIAY
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Lightning Lesson: No Telescope? 3 Easy Ways to Get Started Stargazing

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

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Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, and Grade K
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Astronomy, Science, Solar System, Stars, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9U_GcfPIFQ
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Lightning Lesson: Magic or Science? Learn How This Cool Coin Trick Works

How can you remove a coin from the bottom of a stack of coins without touching the coins and also keeping the stack nearly motionless?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRicecFe9H0
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Lightning Lesson: Learn How to Build a Basic Water Filter

Learn how to make a water filter using materials from around your home or classroom.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXcnxUbZDm8
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Middle School Minute: What was Astronaut Megan McArthur like in Middle School?

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

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVBUOMkO_-s
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Middle School Minute: Thunderbirds Pilot Michelle Curran

Find out what United States Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Captain Michelle Curran was like in middle school in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

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Aviation, Military aviation, People, Science, and Women
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBtm07e8Wf8
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Middle School Myths with Adam Savage: Effort

We asked Adam Savage some popular myths about being in middle school and here is his response to Does your effort in middle school matter?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpc50NB9jeg
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Middle School Myths with Adam Savage: Bad Grades

We asked Adam Savage some popular myths about being in middle school and here is his response to Is a bad grade the end of the world?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2twzftgRJms