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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 Boeing, Hexcel, and Safran.

Most Recent Episode Breaking World Records in Space and Aviation

Look at setting and breaking world records in flights, jumps, and beyond, while investigating how other world records were achieved

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This Season Preview Which Learning Standards Each Episode This Season Meets Food on the Fly

Explore how the simple act of eating, when in flight, can become complicated. Join us as we dive into the chemistry of cooking.

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How Big is BIG? The Scale of the Solar System

Walk though things that are so mind-bendingly big we can’t measure them in inches, feet, or even miles. Find new ways to wrap your head around their size.  

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Inspiration Space: Art, Photography and the Universe

What does it take to take a good picture ... of space?  Learn about that and take a closer look at some famous photos.

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International Collaboration: Building the New Frontier

Discover how we foster international collaboration here on Earth and how it relates to space exploration.

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Breaking World Records in Space and Aviation

Look at setting and breaking world records in flights, jumps, and beyond, while investigating how other world records were achieved

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The Great American Eclipse, Part 2

Just in time for the April 8 solar eclipse, learn the best techniques for viewing the eclipse, the science behind it, and more.

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The back-catalogue of STEM in 30 episodes

My Path

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

Smithsonian Science Starters

Classroom-friendly demos with experts 

Adam Savage Videos

The Mythbusters stars career journey and advice for kids

Middle School Minute

Memories of middle school from people working in aviation and space

Try This At Home

Student-friendly hands-on activities

Teacher Tips

A document for teachers that accompanies each STEM in 30 episode

STEM in 30 Clips

Short videos on a variety of aerospace topics

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