From videos to ready-to implement classroom activities, we’re here to help you get your learners excited about air and space.

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Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: The Story Behind the Space Shuttle Columbia Recovery Mission (Bringing Columbia home)

Mike Leinbach will share his first–hand account of how agencies worked together to bring Columbia home and search for answers.

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Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grades 17-20, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 6, and Grade 7
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Human spaceflight, and Space Shuttle program
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https://youtu.be/VW-ZOv-UaLs
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My Path: Space Sushi with JAXA Astronaut Soichi Noguchi

JAXA Astronaut Soichi Noguchi was the first person to make sushi in space. Hear about this and what it is like to be a member of an international crew orbiting 250 miles above the earth.

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Less My Path: Space Sushi with JAXA Astronaut Soichi Noguchi
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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Asian American or Asian people, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Records and Firsts, Science, Space stations, Spacecraft, and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwOoIxrNN70
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My Path: Take What You are Passionate About and Turn it Into a Career Celena Dopart

Celena Dopart is a human systems factors engineer. Learn about her path into engineering; and what inspires her.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Human spaceflight, People, Behind the scenes, Spaceflight, Technology and Engineering, Spacecraft, and Women
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nArOJQI9EFI
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My Path: Gene Kranz - Failure is Not An Option

Failure is not an option. is a famous quote from the movie Apollo 13. Learn what Gene Kranz thinks about failure.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Apollo program, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, Mercury program, Moon (Earth), People, Rockets, Space stations, and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O6TBwoL9k
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My Path: From TOPGUN to Space: Aviator and Astronaut Robert Curbeam

Before becoming an astronaut Robert Curbeam was a naval aviator. Learn about his path here.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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African American or Black people, Aircraft, Aviation, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, Military aviation, Science, and People
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkaKCvP72kw
Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: Astronaut Shane Kimbrough Talks About His Recent Trip to Space

Learn about the incredible career of NASA astronaut R. Shane Kimbrough. A West Point graduate, he served as an Army aviator and joined NASA in 2004.

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Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, and Grades 17-20
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Human spaceflight, and Military aviation
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jMVif3878w&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VXNkogi0tjpQlEZgkGRrrV&index=26
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My Path: Aaron Parness JPL Engineer

Aaron Parness leads the Extreme Environment Robots Group at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Learn how Aaron went from ski bum to building robots for JPL.

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Less My Path: Aaron Parness JPL Engineer
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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Behind the scenes, People, Robotics, Science, Spacecraft, and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifBFDeFGczI
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My Path: ISS Astronaut Paolo Nespoli on the Power of Teamwork and Failure

Watch Astronaut Paolo Nespoli talk about his childhood heroes, the power of teamwork, and his positive outlook on failing.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Behind the scenes, People, Space stations, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyUDk8friR0
Lecture Video

Air and Space Live Chat: Science Fiction Props and Costumes

Learn all about science fiction props and costumes in Star Wars, Star Trek, and other space science fiction!

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Science fiction, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMrXnee5l9I
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Air and Space Live Chat: The International Space Station at 20

Learn about the history and importance of the International Space Station from astronauts as well as National Air and Space Museum curator, Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.

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Human spaceflight, Space stations, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vuolwv4I_Y
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: The Sun Throws Temper Tantrums Learn About the Sun with Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck

Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck provides an in depth look of her exploration of the Sun and its effects on space weather.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Astronomy, Behind the scenes, People, Satellites, Science, Sun, Stars, Technology and Engineering, Telescopes, and Women
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-BPq6445wg
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My Path: Flying in Space is the Biggest Team Sport Ever: Astronaut Michael Good

Astronaut Michael Good - Learn about the importance of teamwork in any job field in this episode of My Path.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Science, Space stations, and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPj7Uevf7J0