Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains why experiments are conducted on the International Space Station. Astronaut Kate Rubins shows us how to extract DNA from peas.
What's the meaning of those patches that astronauts wear? Astronaut Randy Bresnik has the answer.
Use their knowledge of air, through a vacuum activity, to determine what will happen to objects when pressure is increased and decreased.
Investigate the history of the mission patches worn by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), and previous NASA missions.
This lesson investigates the alignment of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during a solar eclipse and model that alignment with classroom materials.
Astronaut Scott Tingle talks to us about sounds in space and then "jammed†with host Marty.
Students will demonstrate their understanding of friction through the use of various activities.
Students will compare and contrast the different tectonic boundaries and use models to show tectonic boundaries
This lesson investigates the effects of gravity on the human body and how it impacts astronauts in space.
Find out and learn about G-forces from an United States Air Force Thunderbird.
Learn about surface tension in space with Astronaut Serena Auñón Chancellor
Learn how a standard middle school science experiment relates to real world science with this episode of Smithsonian Science Starters with NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins.
Why did NASA shoot lasers at the moon in the 1960s?
Learn how they dealt with the threat of Moon germs from Apollo 11 rescue diver Clancy Hatleberg, then see how you can fight germs!
Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains this condition that astronauts experience. Also check out a demonstration of "Puffy-Head Bird-Legs"
In this lesson students investigate how the layers of a spacesuit protect an astronaut in space.
Learn about the equipment astronauts use to complete a spacewalk, including something you may not think of.
Students will investigate the geometry of the International Space Station's (ISS) orbit and its motion relative to the Earth.
Astronaut Randy Bresnik walks us through the different parts that make up a spacesuit. Also learn how to make and test your own spacesuit using a potato.
Find out how air holds its shape when put to the test in this episode of Smithsonian Science Starters with Hubble Astronaut Megan McArthur.