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\nThe STEM on Station series offers students the next best thing to being astronauts on the International Space State. The 18 NASA videos in this collection bring viewers into the space station to observe how these teacher scientists live,...\n
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\nMartians beware! Earthlings are on the way! A 13-resource collection prepares future astronauts for space travel by studying interesting facts about the Red Planet, the history of Martian exploration, and the development of robotics....\n
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\nMoon Munchies: Human Exploration Project and Engineering Design Challenge\n

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\nNASA and the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, or ITEEA, present young scientists with a challenge: design and build lunar plant growth chambers so that astronauts can grow edible plants on the moon. Class...\n
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\nSpace Science: Introduction to Stars\n

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\nTake a crash course in astronomy with a video playlist from Crash Course Kids! Each video is short, engaging, and informative for both future astronauts and science teachers eager for a fun take on the stars.\n
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\nKidsHealth in the Classroom: Personal Health Series Grades 6-8\n

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\nThe Personal Health Series is designed to teach middle schoolers how to improve their own health. The 22 lessons address the CASEL competencies and are divided into five categories: Fitness and Fun; Hygiene; Nutrition; Puberty, Growing...\n
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\nPhysical Science: Introduction to Gravity\n

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\nYoung scientists will feel the pull of a collection of five videos that introduce them to the concept of gravity. Viewers learn about Sir Isaac Newton's big ideas, gravitational forces, air resistance, and escape velocity. An engaging...\n
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\nLife of an Astronaut\n

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\nVeteran orbiter, Gerald P. Carr, relates his experience as an astronaut in this worthwhile video. He is never pictured, but creative animations support his personal narration. Include this little treat with your lesson on space...\n
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\nAstronaut Training: Dexterity\n

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\nHow do astronauts do anything with those gloves on? Learners mimic what astronauts need to overcome as they complete puzzles while wearing multiple gloves. They time themselves and use the information to draw conclusions about the...\n
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\nAstronaut Moments with NASA Astronaut Joe Acaba\n

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\nHow does one become an astronaut? Astronaut Joe Acaba discusses his journey to space in a video from the \"STEM on Station\" series. He encourages learners by explaining how little moments in his life led to his opportunity to explore...\n
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\nGravity and the Human Body\n

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\nHow does the absence of gravity affect the human body? The skeletal system, circulatory system, and the sense of balance are all impacted. With a very casual tone, an astronaut explains the changes to these body systems and also an...\n
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\nAstronaut on a Space Walk\n

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\nStudents identify important figures in space travel and advancements made possible because of their contributions. They identify the parts of an astronaut's space suit and construct a realistic replica of an astronaut dressed for a space...\n
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\n5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Ricky Arnold\n

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\nHow does a teacher become an astronaut? Astronaut Ricky Arnold talks about his experience as a teacher and astronaut in one part of the \"STEM on Station\" playlist. He shares five things about himself that led him to the career he is in...\n
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\nMeet Four Pioneering African American Astronauts\n

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\nAn out-of-this-world resource introduces young scientists to four African American astronauts: Michael P. Anderson, Ronald E. McNair, Guion S. Bluford Jr., and Jeanette J. Epps. Groups read biographies of these individuals and prepare...\n
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\nDiscover why astronauts go to space and what they do there with an entertaining video equipped with captivating graphics and an energetic host.\n
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\nHow have astronauts inspired each other? Astronaut Ricky Arnold introduces the \"STEM on Station\" series and how the Challenger accident affected his decision to become a teacher—and later an astronaut. He connects the new demonstrations...\n
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\n5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Joe Acaba\n

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\nWhat do astronauts like to do? Astronaut Joe Acaba talks about what his hobbies are in a short video from the \"STEM on Station\" series. He shows what it is like to be in space, all while making the job of astronaut seem relatable to...\n
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\nWhere is gravity when you need it? Explore Earth's hold on the astronauts at the International Space Station. The narrator of a short video asks museum visitors why they think the astronauts float when they are still very close to Earth....\n
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\nWhat's Out There? Space Shuttle Exploration and Simulation\n

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\nYoung scholars simulate life in space aboard the space shuttle. In this space exploration instructional activity, students work in small groups to model life aboard the space shuttle. Each student is given a job, conducts Internet...\n
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\nTwo types of radiation are discussed in this conversation between a professional and a preteen scientist. Solar rays and galactic cosmic rays are extremely powerful and need to be shielded against when astronauts travel in space....\n
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\nChildren answer questions regarding the number of NASA astronauts that have hispanic heritage. They read a passage, and then answer 10 multiple choice questions. Note: The reading passage is not included.\n
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\nThe Apollo Program's Loneliest Astronauts\n

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\nSupporting roles may not be as recognized—but they are no less important! Watch as an installment of the SciShow Space series explains the supporting roles on the Apollo missions. Without these role players, the Apollo missions...\n
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\nYoung scholars consider the affects of space travel on the human body. In this human physiology lesson, students compare how the 5 different body systems work on Earth and in Space. Young scholars then design a product that an astronaut...\n
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\nGravity isn't the only thing astronauts lose in space. Learners investigate why astronauts complain about a loss of taste while in space in a hands-on activity. They taste test foods while limiting their other senses and rate each food...\n
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