Learning Resources

Find out and learn about G–forces from an United States Air Force Thunderbird.

In this ISS Science episode learn about the role of photography in space and also see how a photograph is made.

Manipulate light by building pinhole cameras, and by investigating the effects that lenses and prisms have on light.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains why exercising in space is so important. Also learn about bone density in a hands-on classroom activity using cereal.

Investigate the effects of gravity on the human body.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains why experiments are conducted on the International Space Station. Astronaut Kate Rubins shows us how to extract DNA from peas.

What’s the meaning of those patches that astronauts wear? Astronaut Randy Bresnik has the answer.

Learn about the benefits and challenges of living and working in space.

In this webcast we look at the beginnings of Earth Day and how a better understanding of our place in the universe has evolved through photographic scientific discoveries

Because of the events of WWI, airplane technology developed rapidly. Learn how airplanes changed in this short time, how other technology advanced, and how airplanes were used throughout WWI.

This fast-paced webcast will look at how hot air balloons float and how a change in air pressure affects them.

There are millions of pieces of man–made debris floating around Earth. Learn what is out there and how NASA keeps an eye on it.