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Lightning Lesson: How to Make Your Own Eclipse

Learn how eclipses work by making your own with some clay, toothpicks, binder clips, a yardstick and don't forget the Sun!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csBRqOuSCw8
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Teacher Tips : Astronaut Journaling

Learn about using journals as primary sources and about how students can journal to reflect and make connections to astronaut experiences.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRAGY5VQePE
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Teacher Tips: Teaching with Objects

See a simple object thinking routine and learn ways to integrate object-based learning in your classroom.

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Teacher Tips : Astronaut Cooperation and Virtual Breakouts

Learn about the countries and agencies that worked together to build and work in the ISS, then challenge your students to collaborate in a virtual breakout room.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d0inMUCdWo
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Teacher Tips: The International Space Station’s Place in Space

Learn about the distance to the ISS using a simple scale modeling activity, then challenge yourself and your students to build their own robotic arm with materials from home.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip4-vEK1-Eo
Lecture Video

Teacher Tips: ISS FAQ with a Curator

Join National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur to learn about the history, purpose, and legacy of the International Space Station.

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Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Dava Newman; Former Deputy Administrator for NASA

Have you ever wondered how important people get to where they are? NASA's deputy director; Dava Newman; shares her path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyylQhSl0IE&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VvN6SkGaFShkAyOcNX8Rry&index=8
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My Path: Don't Be Afraid of Who You Are. Hannah Wakeford; Astronomer

Dr. Hannah Wakeford is on the cutting edge researching and hunting for exoplanets. Many of these newly discovered planets are in the Goldilocks Zone where conditions may be right to support life.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4gSVAhMIQ&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VvN6SkGaFShkAyOcNX8Rry&index=9
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My Path: Joe Acaba; NASA Astronaut

Ever wonder what it takes to become an astronaut and fly in space? NASA astronaut and former teacher Joe Acaba shares his path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

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My Path: Barrington Irving

Barrington Irving set the World Record as the youngest person to fly around the world solo. Learn how he has gotten to where he is as he shares his path in a segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lavdAuqU9Cg&t=2s
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
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