See what happens when Astronaut Kjell Lindgren puts marshmallows into a vacuum in this lesson of ISS Science.
Astronaut Jack "2fish" Fischer stopped by for the latest episode of the Smithsonian's ISS Science and tried out a hands-on experiment involving boiling water.
In this ISS Science episode learn about the role of photography in space and also see how a photograph is made.
Investigate the path to become an astronaut with NASA learning about Joe Acaba and his journey.
Investigate the history of the International Space Station (ISS), and the lives of the people who have worked on it.
Students will experiment with various objects to create their own balanced equations.
Through a gardening activity, students will use their knowledge of growth to determine the effect of gravity on plant growth.
Investigate the effects of gravity on the human body.
Build robots with with electrical engineer and private space explorer, Anousheh Ansari
Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about the challenges of working in the raging heat and freezing cold. Also check out an experiment you can do in your classroom.
What does flying a paper airplane have to do with landing the Space Shuttle?
Astronaut Randy Bresnik explains the main ways astronauts communicate with people on Earth. Also learn about how satellites work in a hands-on classroom activity.
What does a ketchup packet have to do with astronaut training? Find out in this classroom friendly demo with NASA Astronaut Mark Vande Hei!
Astronaut Randy Bresnik talks about fellow crewmate Paolo Nespoli.
Learn the simple tools and the method for extracting DNA from plant cells, and why each step is performed.
Learn what happens to the friction caused by the space shuttle rubbing against air molecules during landing. Also, find out more with an easy science demonstration on the power of friction.
Students will focus on neutral buoyancy and how it plays a role on a ketchup packet in a bottle of water an apply knowledge obtained to astronauts in space.
Explore how pressure changes impact water.
Flags do more than just represent your country. They are used for communication too! Learn how they were used at the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson helps out with a gardening activity that you could do at home or in the classroom.