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Smithsonian Science Starter: “Taternauts” and Spacesuits: How Astronauts Stay Safe in Space – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik walks us through the different parts that make up a spacesuit. Also learn how to make and test your own spacesuit using a potato.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmajQ0MkrLs
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Space Suit Taternauts

In this lesson students investigate how the layers of a spacesuit protect an astronaut in space.

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https://s.si.edu/SpaceSuitTaternauts
Lesson Video

Smithsonian Science Starter: Brrrrr! How Do Extreme Temperatures Affect Spacewalks? – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about the challenges of working in the raging heat and freezing cold. Also check out an experiment you can do in your classroom.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDOr_wa1zog
Lesson Plan Document

Smithsonian Science Starter: A Cool Lesson on Thermal Expansion

This lesson guides students through an investigation of the expansion and contraction of metal due to changes in temperature.

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https://s.si.edu/ThermalExpansion
Lesson Video

Smithsonian Science Starter: Can Astronauts Phone Home? Learn How They Communicate in Space – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains the main ways astronauts communicate with people on Earth. Also learn about how satellites work in a hands-on classroom activity.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WiJiIz7Zog
Lesson Plan Document

Smithsonian Science Starter: Using Waves to Communicate

This lesson will investigate the difference between longitudinal waves and transverse waves, and how they are able to transmit energy from one location to another.

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https://s.si.edu/SSSUsingWavesCommunicate
Activity/Lab Video

STEM in 30: Time and Navigation

In this episode of STEM in 30, we take a look at the challenges of navigating at sea, in the sky, and even in space.

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Lesson Video

Smithsonian Science Starter: ISS Crew Readies for Unique View of the Solar Eclipse – ISS Science

Astronaut Randy Bresnik will have a unique view as he watches from space. In this episode of ISS Science, find out how the ISS crew will watch and learn how to build your own eclipse.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0WJFIVQOv4&t=14s
Teaching/Learning Strategy Video

Teacher Tips: Encouraging Girls and Women In STEM (Part 2)

What does the first female astronomer at an observatory do when there are no women’s restrooms? Hear the story of Dr. Vera Rubin, a trailblazer in astronomy.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUyVcGBwfm8
Lesson Plan Document

Smithsonian Science Starter: Modeling a Solar Eclipse

This lesson investigates the alignment of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a solar eclipse and model that alignment with classroom materials.

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