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Middle School Myths with Adam Savage: Abilities and Interests

We asked Adam Savage some popular myths about being in middle school and here is his response to If you aren’t good at something, should you stop doing it?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEncM8yBhYU
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Middle School Minute: What Was Adam Savage Like in Middle School?

What was Adam Savage (from Mythbusters!) like when he was in middle school? His answers might surprise you. Find out in this Middle School Minute.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75RNZiB6Brg
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Middle School Minute: NASA Astronaut Gregory Ray–J Johnson

Find out what NASA Astronaut Gregory Ray–J Johnson was like as a young student in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-wA3OPJw2A
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Middle School Minute: Former NASA Astronaut Michael Good

Find out what NASA Astronaut Michael Good was like as a young student in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6HC_K1sjEo
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Middle School Minute: United States Air Force Thunderbirds Maj. Jason Markzon

Find out what United States Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jason Markzon was like as a young student in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nuuAPR88Nw
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Middle School Minute: NASA Astronaut Serena Auñón–Chancellor

Find out what NASA Astronaut Serena Auñón–Chancellor was like as a young student in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py7twkJnggQ
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Middle School Minute: NASA Astronaut Drew Feustel

Find out what NASA Astronaut Drew Feustel was like as a young student in this edition of the Middle School Minute!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDldWl7v08
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Teacher Tips: The International Space Station’s Place in Space

Learn about the distance to the ISS using a simple scale modeling activity, then challenge yourself and your students to build their own robotic arm with materials from home.

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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 4 and Grade 3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip4-vEK1-Eo
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Teacher Tips: ISS FAQ with a Curator

Join National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur to learn about the history, purpose, and legacy of the International Space Station.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhuLsxeb_PQ
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My Path: Dava Newman; Former Deputy Administrator for NASA

Have you ever wondered how important people get to where they are? NASA's deputy director; Dava Newman; shares her path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyylQhSl0IE&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VvN6SkGaFShkAyOcNX8Rry&index=8
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My Path: Don't Be Afraid of Who You Are. Hannah Wakeford; Astronomer

Dr. Hannah Wakeford is on the cutting edge researching and hunting for exoplanets. Many of these newly discovered planets are in the Goldilocks Zone where conditions may be right to support life.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4gSVAhMIQ&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VvN6SkGaFShkAyOcNX8Rry&index=9
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My Path: Joe Acaba; NASA Astronaut

Ever wonder what it takes to become an astronaut and fly in space? NASA astronaut and former teacher Joe Acaba shares his path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4BpGSwaSZk&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VvN6SkGaFShkAyOcNX8Rry&index=10