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 Boeing, Hexcel, and Safran.
Look at setting and breaking world records in flights, jumps, and beyond, while investigating how other world records were achieved
Explore how the simple act of eating, when in flight, can become complicated. Join us as we dive into the chemistry of cooking.
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.
What does it take to take a good picture ... of space? Learn about that and take a closer look at some famous photos.
Discover how we foster international collaboration here on Earth and how it relates to space exploration.
Look at setting and breaking world records in flights, jumps, and beyond, while investigating how other world records were achieved
Just in time for the April 8 solar eclipse, learn the best techniques for viewing the eclipse, the science behind it, and more.
The back-catalogue of STEM in 30 episodes
Video interviews with prominent individuals in aerospace sharing how they got to where they are
Classroom-friendly demos with experts
The Mythbusters stars career journey and advice for kids
Memories of middle school from people working in aviation and space
Student-friendly hands-on activities
A document for teachers that accompanies each STEM in 30 episode
Short videos on a variety of aerospace topics
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