Discover STEM in 30

STEM in 30 is an Emmy-nominated program for middle school students produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. These 30 minute episodes are great for classroom use. New episodes are released every month, featuring hands-on activities, explanations of aviation and space topics aligned with national standards, and interviews with experts from the Museum and beyond.

STEM in 30 is made possible by Amazon, Boeing, and Hexcel.

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Aerial Archaeology

 When we think about archaeology most of us think about people digging up lost cities in remote places. The field of aerial archaeology offers another way to uncover the mysteries of the past by using photos and data taken from the sky. Combining different sets of data from the air allows archaeologists to study sites without disturbing the lands around them. In this episode of STEM in 30 we team up with the Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists at Historic Jamestown to take a look at the importance of archaeology from both the ground and from above.

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Animals Aloft

Did you know before the first person flew in a hot air balloon, a duck, sheep, and rooster did?

For hundreds of years, animals and aviation have been linked, from transporting tigers, to tracking animals in the wild, and much more.

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Air and Space Comics

Comics often offer a pathway to a lifelong love of reading to children who need that extra hook. From being read under the covers at night to the backbone of multi-billion dollar industries, explore the popularity of comics. 

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Aerial Archaeology

When we think about archaeology most of us think about people digging up lost cities in remote places. The field of aerial archaeology offers another way to uncover the mysteries of the past by using photos and data taken from the sky.

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Full Episodes of STEM in 30

The back-catalogue of STEM in 30 episodes

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My Path

Video interviews with prominent individuals in aerospace sharing how they got to where they are

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Smithsonian Science Starters

Classroom-friendly demos with experts 

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Adam Savage Videos

The Mythbusters stars career journey and advice for kids

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Middle School Minute

Memories of middle school from people working in aviation and space

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Try This At Home

Student-friendly hands-on activities

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Teacher Tips

A document for teachers that accompanies each STEM in 30 episode

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STEM in 30 Clips

Short videos on a variety of aerospace topics

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