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Por qu la gente tiene miedo de los tornados

Entender que los tornados son peligros relacionados con el clima. Entender las características de los tornados. Identificar las formas en que las personas pueden protegerse durante un tornado.

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Science in Pre-K

The goal of the Science in Pre-K website is to provide you with a foundation in science content and teaching methods for science inquiry in a preschool environment.

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How Wings Work

Use this interactive to learn how wings work.

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Game Interactive

Geography From Space

Test your geography skills with the quizzes. Identify geographic locations on the Earth based on a satellite or aerial image and a brief clue.

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The Science of the Wizard of Oz - STEM in 30: Season 8 Episode 7

In this episode we’ll explore some of the more fanciful parts of the story and dive deep into tornadoes, flying witches, hot air balloons and – what about those flying monkeys?

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Air and Space Symbols Lesson Plan

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Spectators gathered by a body of water and watching a rocket launching to the sky leaving behind a glowing streak as it enters the clouds. Story

Space Tourism: Then and Now

  • October 25, 2021
Close-up image of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter on the surface of Mars. Story

Six Months of Ingenuity

  • October 19, 2021
A painting depicting four human figures merged into one. Story

Creativity in the Space Age: Raquel Forner’s Vision of Interconnection

  • October 10, 2021
Operation Stargazer gondola on display at a museum. Story

Before Hubble, There Was Operation Stargazer

  • September 29, 2021
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National Air and Space Museum 650 Jefferson Drive SW
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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