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Smithsonian Science Starter: Learn How Experiments Are Conducted on the ISS – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains why experiments are conducted on the International Space Station. Astronaut Kate Rubins shows us how to extract DNA from peas.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITOAjZXrK9Q&t=3s
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Smithsonian Science Starter: DNA Extraction

Learn the simple tools and the method for extracting DNA from plant cells, and why each step is performed.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Make Your Own Astronaut Mission Patch – ISS Science

What’s the meaning of those patches that astronauts wear? Astronaut Randy Bresnik has the answer.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6zHQ_GOoXc&t=1s
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Mission Patches

Investigate the history of the mission patches worn by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), and previous NASA missions.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Crew Profiles: Learn About Italian Astronaut Paolo Nespoli – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about fellow crewmate Paolo Nespoli.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Astronauts and the ISS (Paolo Nespoli)

Investigate the history of the International Space Station (ISS), and the lives of the people who have worked on it.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Learn About Astronaut Joe Acaba (a.k.a. “The Prince of Puerto Rico”) – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about fellow crewmate Joe Acaba

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Astronauts and the ISS (Joe Acaba)​

Investigate the path to become an astronaut with NASA learning about Joe Acaba and his journey.

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Space Lingo: What Is Puffy–Head Bird–Legs? – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains this condition that astronauts experience. Also check out a demonstration of Puffy–Head Bird–Legs

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Smithsonian Science Starter: Puffy Head; Bird Legs

This lesson investigates the effects of gravity on the human body and how it impacts astronauts in space.

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