From videos to ready-to implement classroom activities, we’re here to help you get your learners excited about air and space.

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Tour the Udvar–Hazy Center

UHC on Google Arts & Culture

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Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grades 17-20, and Grade 11
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Aircraft, and Spacecraft
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https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/steven-f-udvar-hazy-center-second-floor/PgHL98jkPmaNzw?sv_lng=-77.44413223013636&sv_lat=38.91085787180766&sv_h=0.09&sv_p=-13.299999999999997&sv_pid=NRPVmbCIdeBDXmOs5M4B4A&sv_z=1
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STEM in 30: Building a Better Mousetrap and Inventing the Airplane: All About Patents

On this episode of STEM in 30, learn about patents, and how they are used.

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cobPPIqtGeo
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STEM in 30: Solar Eclipse Special: Live From the Path of Totality

STEM in 30 celebrates the 2017 Great American Eclipse live from Liberty, Missouri, in the path of totality, and at the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory at the Museum in Washington, DC.

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Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
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Astronomy, Moon (Earth), Sun, and Spaceflight
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCcr3b638hQ
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The Mystery of Grey Spots on Apollo Glove

The last time the gloves and helmet were displayed, in 2012, visitors asked us about “grey spots” on the right glove.

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grades 17-20, Grades 13-14, and Grades 15-16
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Apollo program, and Human spaceflight
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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-mystery-of-grey-spots-on-apollo-glove/xAKSB0PmaM7KKg
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The Perplexing Problem of Designing Gloves for Space

Since the first spacewalk, designers have attempted to create gloves that are comfortable, flexible under pressure, provide protection, and offer warmth.

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grades 17-20, Grades 15-16, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, and Grade 3
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Apollo program, Technology and Engineering, and Spaceflight
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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-perplexing-problem-of-designing-gloves-for-space/9AJSzSQeLBkSLw
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The Saga of Writing in Space

In space, where the stakes are high, how does one write? After all, the ink in pens isn’t held down by gravity, so how do you write upside down?

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Technology and Engineering
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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-saga-of-writing-in-space/rwKCiCT3tEcWIQ
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Toys Inspired by the Space Shuttle

Learning about spaceflight couldn’t be more fun with these Shuttle inspired toys.

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Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grades 17-20, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, and Grade 3
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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/toys-inspired-by-the-space-shuttle/TgLSR0orEGXRJA
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Women of Discovery

Women spearheaded breakthrough scientific missions and helped shape the Space Shuttle era.

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Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grades 17-20, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, and Grade 3
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Human spaceflight, Space Shuttle program, and Women
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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/women-of-discovery/DgLSw_UPpFgTKg
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Google Arts and Culture Virtual National Air and Space Museum

Install the Google Arts & Culture app to explore virtual reality tours from Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

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Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 15-16, Grades 17-20, Grades 13-14, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, and Grade 3
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Aircraft, Behind the scenes, and Spaceflight
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https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/smithsonian-national-air-and-space-museum
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Space Shuttle Discovery (Theme/Exhibit)

Celebrating 34 years of Discovery

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Grade 10, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, Grade 11, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grades 17-20, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, and Grade 3
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Human spaceflight, and Space Shuttle program
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https://artsandculture.google.com/project/space-shuttle-discovery
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Space Shuttle Tools and Equipment

Take a closer look at the tools used aboard the Space Shuttle.

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Grades 15-16, Grades 13-14, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grades 17-20, Grade 10, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9
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Human spaceflight, Space Shuttle program, and Technology and Engineering
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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/space-shuttle-tools-and-equipment/wQLC9egYD3LKJw
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Spaceflight and Surviving Shark Attacks

Notebook? Check. Space snacks? Check. Shark repellent? Check

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Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 3, Grade 9, Grade 4, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16, and Grades 17-20
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Human spaceflight, Technology and Engineering, Space Shuttle program, and Spaceflight
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https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/spaceflight-and-surviving-shark-attacks/tQJyvQze8kTELw