STEM in 30: Space Junk: Fast Trash
There are millions of pieces of man–made debris floating around Earth. Learn what is out there and how NASA keeps an eye on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7C1Lbm3Fqw&t=606s
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Human spaceflight, Satellites, Spacecraft, Spaceflight
Student
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STEM in 30: Lighter; Stronger; Better: Composites
Explore composites in this fast-paced webcast to learn what they are; how they are made and how they are used in the aerospace industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqr6_hE7yh4
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Aircraft, Technology and Engineering
Student
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STEM in 30: Kites to Flight–Inventing with the Wright Brothers
An introduction to the Wright brothers, the process of innovation and the concepts of flight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kay09sH1UoA&t=4s
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Physical science, Technology and Engineering, Early flight, Aircraft, Records and Firsts
Student
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STEM in 30: Vacuum Packed Space Food: It’s What’s For Dinner
Students learn about the history of space food, how food is prepared and packaged for space, and the changes in nutrition over time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_20t_mVvDI
Grade 6, Grade 8, Grade 7
Human spaceflight
Student
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What’s New in Aerospace: The Deep Space Network
Chief scientist for the Deep Space Network (DSN), and the director of the James Webb Space Telescope, discuss how the DSN communicates with NASA’s deep space telescopes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-cU2JWPqmQ&feature=youtu.be
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Telescopes
Earth and Our Place in the Universe The Incredible; Shrinking Moon Goosechase Student Instructions
Student instructions for participating in The Incredible; Shrinking Moon Goosechase activity.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qs7QqSLBkT-2Uwc9Mv3UipcXyz8sHHN70Vy_x7Edn3c/copy?usp=sharing
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Solar System
Student
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Earth and Our Place in the Universe The Incredible; Shrinking Moon Goosechase Guide
Using this educator guide; you will help students learn about The Incredible; Shrinking Moon through a Goosechase activity.
https://s.si.edu/EarthShrinkingMoonGoosechaseGuide
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Solar System
Teacher
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Tortoise and Hare
A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Tortoise and Hare Rocket Race Storytime. Learn about the Moon and the Space Race. Activities connect to standards of learning.
https://s.si.edu/StoryTimePrePostTortoiseHare
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Moon (Earth), Records and Firsts, Spaceflight
Teacher
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Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Amelia Earhart
Materials that comprise of experiments, crafts, and activities created to help expand the topics connected to Amelia Earhart and early flight. These materials are connected to Learning Standards.
https://s.si.edu/StoryTimePrePostAmeliaEarhart
Grade K, Grade 2, Grade 1
Aircraft, Aviation, Early flight, People, Records and Firsts, Women