Learning Resources

Investigate the history of the International Space Station (ISS), and the lives of the people who have worked on it.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about fellow crewmate Joe Acaba

Investigate the path to become an astronaut with NASA learning about Joe Acaba and his journey.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains this condition that astronauts experience. Also check out a demonstration of Puffy–Head Bird–Legs

This lesson investigates the effects of gravity on the human body and how it impacts astronauts in space.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik walks us through the different parts that make up a spacesuit. Also learn how to make and test your own spacesuit using a potato.

In this lesson students investigate how the layers of a spacesuit protect an astronaut in space.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about the challenges of working in the raging heat and freezing cold. Also check out an experiment you can do in your classroom.

This lesson guides students through an investigation of the expansion and contraction of metal due to changes in temperature.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about fellow crewmate Paolo Nespoli.

Investigate the history of the mission patches worn by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), and previous NASA missions.

Build robots with with electrical engineer and private space explorer; Anousheh Ansari