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Smithsonian Science Starter: ISS Crew Readies for Unique View of the Solar Eclipse – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik will have a unique view as he watches from space. In this episode of ISS Science, find out how the ISS crew will watch and learn how to build your own eclipse.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Space stations, Sun, and Moon (Earth)
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Teacher, and Student
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0WJFIVQOv4&t=14s
Assessment Interactive

Weathering and Erosion Virtual Breakout Room

Have your students crack different codes in this virtual breakout room to learn how NASA detects changes in landscapes on Earth, Mars, and beyond!

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Physical science, and Spaceflight
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https://sites.google.com/si.edu/vbrweatheringerosion/weathering-and-erosion
Lesson Video

Looking Closely: Solar System

Join in as we look closely at at pictures of several different planets in our Solar System!

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Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K, and Grade PK
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Solar System, and Spaceflight
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https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/looking-closely-solar-system
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Veamos de cerca: El sistema solar

Acompáñanos a observar de cerca las imágenes de varios planetas de nuestro sistema solar.

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Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K, and Grade PK
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Solar System, and Spaceflight
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https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/veamos-de-cerca-el-sistema-solar
Diagram/Illustration Image

Modern Sectional Chart

Take a look at this sectional chart to understand more about one tool pilots use to avoid obstacles and navigate while in the air!

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Grade K, Grade 1, and Grade 2
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Aviation, General aviation, Navigation, and Science
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https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1isRT-hUg-5wBYvhrroY1mEnm30whkKUWbL1KrL6a318/copy?usp=sharing
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K2 Caretaker Video Flying High With a Balloon

Learn about the highest balloon flight and parachute jump in this fun, interactive video.

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Grade K, Grade 1, and Grade 2
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Balloons, People, Technology and Engineering, Vertical flight, Records and Firsts, Aviation, and General aviation
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/11QKXFvPPgkE4ZhqugX961rwVsBT70X68/copy?usp=sharing
Lesson Plan Document

Mission to Mars Content Guide

Humans have been on a mission to learn more about the red planet. Use this content guide to learn more about the challenges facing robotic explorers of Mars.

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Grade 4, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, and Grade 5
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Life sciences, Spacecraft, Uncrewed spaceflight, Technology and Engineering, Robotics, and Rockets
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https://s.si.edu/MissiontoMarsContentGuide
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Earth and Our Place in the Universe Impact Crater Student Worksheet

A companion worksheet for students as they explore and learn more about impact craters on the Earth and other celestial bodies.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Astronomy, Moon (Earth), and Solar System
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https://s.si.edu/ImpactCraterStudentWorksheet
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Earth and Our Place in the Universe Impact Crater Lesson Plan

Use this lesson plan to engage students in learning about impact craters on Earth and other celestial bodies.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Astronomy, Moon (Earth), and Solar System
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https://s.si.edu/ImpactCraterLessonPlan
Lesson Plan Document

Finding Our Way (Geography and GIS) Content Guide

How do we know where we are? Using this content guide, you can help students learn about and explore geography and GIS.

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Navigation, People, and Satellites
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https://s.si.edu/FindingOurWayContentGuide
Game Document

Finding Our Way Mapping a Neighborhood Goosechase Guide

Using this educator guide, you will help students learn about mapping a neighborhood through a Goosechase activity.

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Navigation, People, and Satellites
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wcyr3JYVI0jlS-6_V15HYO9aknph7dbnDI-7gMx4b0g/copy?usp=sharing
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Flights of Fancy Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Space Walk

A mixture of experiment and activites to expand learning on the Space Walk Storytime. Learn about space scientists and about the tools they use. The activities connect to Standards of Learning

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Grade K, Grade 1, and Grade 2
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Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Solar System, Telescopes, and Spaceflight
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https://s.si.edu/StoryTimePrePostSpaceWalk