Learning Resources

Join NASA Astronaut, and geologist Dottie Metcalf–Lindenburger as she teaches you about plate tectonics using graham crackers and icing.

Studetnts will compare and contrast the different tectonic boundaries and use models to show tectonic boundaries

Students will be able to display their understanding of robotics by sharing their robotic hand.

Students will design paper airplanes, in order to engineer a working airplane.

Students will focus on neutral buoyancy and how it plays a role on a ketchup packet in a bottle of water an apply knowledge obtained to astronauts in space.

Learn what happens to the friction caused by the space shuttle rubbing against air molecules during landing. Also, find out more with an easy science demonstration on the power of friction.

Learn how they dealt with the threat of Moon germs from Apollo 11 rescue diver Clancy Hatleberg, then see how you can fight germs!

Learn about the equipment astronauts use to complete a spacewalk, including something you may not think of.

Learn how a standard middle school science experiment relates to real world science with this episode of Smithsonian Science Starters with NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins.

In this episode of STEM in 30, learn about asteroids, what we can learn from capturing one, and the technology needed to accomplish such a mission.

Find out how air holds its shape when put to the test in this episode of Smithsonian Science Starters with Hubble Astronaut Megan McArthur.

Photos and objects provide amazing opportunities for close looking and student questions. Look closely at a photo of three Mars rovers to learn more about exploring space.