Meet people from both the past and the present who have dedicated their lives to aviation and space.
Meet people from both the past and the present who have dedicated their lives to aviation and space.
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An Advocate for Art: James “Jim” Daniel Dean
April 15, 2024
Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford
April 04, 2024
Lost and Found?
March 20, 2024
An Airman’s Memento
March 20, 2024
Richard H. Truly: Pilot, Astronaut, Administrator
March 14, 2024
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Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night
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Story Time: Astronauts Zoom!
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays in September 2024 at 11:00 am
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Story Time: Astronauts Zoom!
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays in September 2024 at 11:00 am
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Story Time: Astronauts Zoom!
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Thursdays in September 2024 at 11:00 am
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Pioneers of Flight
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Women in Aviation and Space History
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Astronaut Taste Test
Learn why it's had to taste things in space.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2TKbtuYuEQ
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Human spaceflight, People, Science, Technology and Engineering
Student
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History of Space Food
A very short history of how people eat and what they eat in space.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kivw3nnSt_8
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Apollo program, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, Mercury program, People, Science, Spaceflight
Student
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Ice Cream in a Bag
In this fun science experiment, you will learn how to make ice cream in a bag and explore the chemistry involved in making this summertime treat!
https://bit.ly/3ZKRA2T
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
People, Science
Teacher
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Teacher Tips for Food on the Fly
Teacher Tips to correspond with STEM in 30's Food on the Fly episode.
https://s.si.edu/3qnJWhY
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Commercial aviation, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Society and Culture
Teacher
educational-use-permitted
The Olive Problem
How does an olive alter an airline's bottom line?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXZrViOxcdc
Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 8
Aviation, Commercial aviation, General aviation, People
Student
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Flight of Fancy Story Time Pre and Post Visit Materials - Dr. Mae Jemison - Spanish
Packet of experiments, crafts, and activities created to help expand the topics connected to Dr. Mae Jemison and the space shuttle era. These materials are connected to Standards of Learning
https://s.si.edu/MaeJemisonPreandPostVisitMaterials_es_us
Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2
Human spaceflight, African American or Black people, Space Shuttle program, Women, People
Teacher
cc-by-nc
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X-15: The World's Fastest Rocket Plane and the Pilots Who Ushered in the Space Age
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The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky
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