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.
https://s.si.edu/SSSModelingSolarEclipse
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Science, Sun
Teacher
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Teacher Tips: Encouraging Girls and Women In STEM (Part1)
How can the language you use and the stories you tell encourage and engage girls and women in STEM subjects? Explore techniques for fostering an inclusive environment in the STEM classroom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ1nc-hCCEM
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16
Women, Society and Culture, People
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Learn About Rocket Launches Using Balloons – ISS Science
What do balloons have to do with rockets? Find out in this episode of ISS Science with Astronaut Randy Bresnik.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZUfw20GoMQ&t=124s
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Human spaceflight, Missiles, Rockets, Technology and Engineering, Spaceflight
Student
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Smithsonian Science Starter: How to Launch a Rocket
This lesson will investigate how rocketry works, and the role of Newton’s Second and Third Laws of Motion in explaining rocket motion.
https://s.si.edu/SSSHowLaunchRocket
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Missiles, Rockets, Science, Spacecraft, Technology and Engineering
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: How to Spot the Space Station from Your Backyard – ISS Science (Randy Bresnik)
In this episode of ISS Science you’ll learn how you can spot the ISS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqn8zT1VipA
Grade 4, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Commercial spaceflight, Human spaceflight, Navigation, Physical science, Satellites, Space stations, Spaceflight
Teacher
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Smithsonian Science Starter: Spot the Station
Students will investigate the geometry of the International Space Station’s (ISS) orbit and its motion relative to the Earth.
https://s.si.edu/SSSSpotStation
Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Commercial spaceflight, Human spaceflight, Navigation, Satellites, Spacecraft, Spaceflight
Teacher
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STEM in 30: Living and Working in Space
Learn about the benefits and challenges of living and working in space.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIShQK2C5Wo&t=1s
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Human spaceflight, Space stations
Student
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STEM in 30: Earth Day: A View from Above
In this webcast we look at the beginnings of Earth Day and how a better understanding of our place in the universe has evolved through photographic scientific discoveries
https://youtu.be/2atfqAonA7c
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Physical science, Science, Spaceflight
Student
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STEM in 30: WWI: How History Shaped Technology
Because of the events of WWI, airplane technology developed rapidly. Learn how airplanes changed in this short time, how other technology advanced, and how airplanes were used throughout WWI.
https://youtu.be/kpa322PJ8yE
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
World War I, Aircraft, Early flight
Student
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STEM in 30: Hot Air Balloons and Air Pressure
This fast-paced webcast will look at how hot air balloons float and how a change in air pressure affects them.
https://youtu.be/3evMl_TautA
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Balloons