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The Apollo Mision Traverses

Compare each Apollo mission traverse on foot and with the Lunar Rovers.

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https://sites.google.com/si.edu/apollotraverses/apollo-traverses
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Astronaut Training; Moon Mission

This family activity trains you on how to pick up samples of Moon rocks like the Apollo astronauts.

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https://s.si.edu/MoonMissionAstronautTraining
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Hot Air Balloon Demo

Students will be better able to discuss and describe what happens when air heats, and test their hypothesis with a hands-on demo

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https://s.si.edu/HotAirBalloonDemo
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Designing for the Weather

Design challenge: Strong, light structures are necessary in constructing buildings (especially in areas with extreme weather) as well as air and space craft.

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https://s.si.edu/DesigningWeather
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Strength vs. Weight Activity

Explore the benefits of a lightweight, strong structure and build within parameters to meet a challenge.

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https://s.si.edu/StrengthWeight
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STEM in 30: WWII and Tuskegee Airmen

In this episode of STEM in 30, we explore the role African Americans played during World War II and the transformation of aviation.

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African American or Black people, Military aviation, and World War II
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https://youtu.be/NETJrO3B7qA
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STEM in 30: The SR–71 Blackbird

In this episode of STEM in 30 we feature the SR–71 Blackbird on display at the Steven F. Udvar–Hazy Center and explore why it was so important for reconnaissance

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Reconnaissance, Aircraft, and Cold War
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFj5a8G_iGk&t=1s
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STEM in 30: How Did Animals Inspire Human Flight?

STEM in 30 looks at the four animal groups that achieved flight and inspired humans to develop the ability to fly.

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https://youtu.be/lxFixuETMFE
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STEM in 30: Unexpected Careers in STEM

No matter what your interests, there is a job for you in STEM. Follow along with STEM in 30 as we look at the diverse jobs you could one day have.

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https://youtu.be/X4jhoimH_tY
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Earth’s Mysterious Magnetism Presentation

This presentation on Earth’s Magnetism supports the Earth’s Mysterious Magenetism Lesson.

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Moon (Earth), Physical science, and Science
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https://s.si.edu/EarthsMysteriousMagnetismPresentation
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Emergency Preparedness Kit

This Presentation supports the Emergency Preparedness Kit Lesson

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Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, and World War II
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https://s.si.edu/EmergencyPreparednessKitPresentation
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Earth’s Mysterious Magnetism

This lesson provides information about Earth’s magnetic field and how this field impacts different items.

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https://s.si.edu/EarthsMysteriousMagnetism