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✕ Planetary Sciences
STEM in 30: Earth Day: A View from Above 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 https://youtu.be/2atfqAonA7c Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Physical science, Science, Spaceflight

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

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 Looking Closely: Solar System Join in as we look closely at at pictures of several different planets in our Solar System! https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/looking-closely-solar-system Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K, Grade PK Solar System, Spaceflight

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 Veamos de cerca: El sistema solar Acompáñanos a observar de cerca las imágenes de varios planetas de nuestro sistema solar. https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/veamos-de-cerca-el-sistema-solar Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K, Grade PK Solar System, Spaceflight

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 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! https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1isRT-hUg-5wBYvhrroY1mEnm30whkKUWbL1KrL6a318/copy?usp=sharing Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Aviation, General aviation, Navigation, Science

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

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 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. https://s.si.edu/MissiontoMarsContentGuide Grade 4, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5 Life sciences, Spacecraft, Uncrewed spaceflight, Technology and Engineering, Robotics, Rockets

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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. https://s.si.edu/ImpactCraterStudentWorksheet Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Solar System

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

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

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 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. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wcyr3JYVI0jlS-6_V15HYO9aknph7dbnDI-7gMx4b0g/copy?usp=sharing Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Navigation, People, Satellites

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

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