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Smithsonian Science Starter: The Matter of Air with Astronaut Megan McArthur

Find out how air holds its shape when put to the test in this episode of Smithsonian Science Starters with Hubble Astronaut Megan McArthur.

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Teacher Tips: Guided Observation

Photos and objects provide amazing opportunities for close looking and student questions. Look closely at a photo of three Mars rovers to learn more about exploring space.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Cartesian Divers with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei

What does a ketchup packet have to do with astronaut training? Find out in this classroom friendly demo with NASA Astronaut Mark Vande Hei!

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Building Paper Airplanes with Astronaut Gregory Ray J Johnson

What does flying a paper airplane have to do with landing the Space Shuttle?

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Bristlebots with Private Space Explorer; Anousheh Ansari

Build robots with with electrical engineer and private space explorer; Anousheh Ansari

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Pulling Gs with the United States Air Force Thunderbird (Michelle Curran)

Find out and learn about G–forces from an United States Air Force Thunderbird.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Astronaut Talks About the Role of Photography in Science – ISS Science

In this ISS Science episode learn about the role of photography in space and also see how a photograph is made.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: The Science of Light and Photography

Manipulate light by building pinhole cameras, and by investigating the effects that lenses and prisms have on light.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Why Do Astronauts Exercise At Least Two Hours a Day in Space? – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains why exercising in space is so important. Also learn about bone density in a hands-on classroom activity using cereal.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Bone Density Loss

Investigate the effects of gravity on the human body.

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