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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E.Z. Science: The Search for New Planets Learn about our search for new planets using the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, James Webb Space Telescope and more! https://youtu.be/C4C8JsgGrrY Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 Exoplanets, Dwarf planets, Science, Solar System

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 E.Z. Science: The Path to Mars 2020 Watch the fourth episode of our #EZScience series to learn about NASA’s upcoming Mars 2020 rover mission by looking back at the Mars Pathfinder mission and Sojourner rover. https://youtu.be/uc7rl3EXFS4 Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 3, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 Commercial spaceflight, Rockets, Spacecraft, Uncrewed spaceflight, Technology and Engineering

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 How Things Fly: Is There Gravity in Orbit? Gravity is the main force to be dealt with in space, and thrust is the force that allows a spacecraft to get into space and maneuver. http://howthingsfly.si.edu/flight-dynamics/gravity-orbit Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Physical science, Science, Spacecraft, Spaceflight

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 How Things Fly: Friction Drag What is friction drag? http://howthingsfly.si.edu/aerodynamics/friction-drag Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Physical science, Science, Technology and Engineering

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 How Things Fly: Free Fall What do falling down an elevator shaft and orbiting Earth have in common? Try these experiments to find out. http://howthingsfly.si.edu/sites/default/files/attachment/FreeFall.pdf Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Aircraft, Physical science, Science

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 How Things Fly: Forces of Flight Design and fly your own airplane http://howthingsfly.si.edu/activities/forces-flight Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade PK, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 Aircraft, Physical science, Science, Technology and Engineering

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 Pilot Pals Story Time: Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega In the first episode of our Pilot Pals story time series, we share the story of Amelia Earhart and her red airplane. … https://youtu.be/ILigbIICzpY Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Aircraft, Women

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 STEM in 30: Is it Magic or is it Math? Math in the Aerospace Industry Tune in to STEM in 30 to learn all about real world applications of Math, and learn a little magic along the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jpOB0ollaQ Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Society and Culture

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 STEM in 30: STEM in Real Life: Science; Technology; Engineering; Math and More at the National Air and Space Museum Teachers; tune in to this special; 50th episode of STEM in 30 to learn all about STEM in real life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obalH1HfdCs Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 8 Science, Society and Culture

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 STEM in 30: Your Ticket to Space: Commercial Spaceflight In this episode of STEM in 30 learn about commercial spaceflight and the rockets that will get them into space. https://youtu.be/Wtnn90Wt5Vc Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Spacecraft, Human spaceflight

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 STEM in 30: Reboot the Suit: Neil Armstrong’s Spacesuit Join STEM in 30 to learn about the research and conservation efforts that went into ensuring Neil Armstrong’s suit will last for generations to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrUrrSkoyp4&feature=youtu.be Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Human spaceflight

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 STEM in 30: Voyage to the Moon: 50 Years Ago and Today Hear from those involved with the Apollo program, and learn about the science behind getting to the moon. We will also take a look at the plans to head back to the moon in the near future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qtSvWAiFKw Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Human spaceflight, Spacecraft, Moon (Earth), Spaceflight

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