Preview the New Series: All About Rockets
This collection of videos is all about rockets and coincides with the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard’s first launch of a liquid fueled rocket
On Air
Videos to Use in Classrooms
Launching School Year 2026-2027
New Series: On Air
Student- and teacher-friendly short videos
On Air is a series of short videos developed from feedback from teachers that take middle school students behind the scenes and highlight stories from the National Air and Space Museum.
Each series of four videos is standards based and includes lesson plans, student handouts, and activities to help teachers get the most out of the series.
For fans of STEM in 30, this project brings you the same team you know—now in a shorter, classroom ready format.
What Types of Videos to Expect
Setting the Scene
Give students an exciting introduction to a new topic.
Museum Connection
Take a close look at objects in the Smithsonian's collections.
Career Paths
Meet unique people in interesting jobs discussing their pathway to success.
Teacher Tips
Advice and best practices from real teachers for implementing exciting lessons.
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