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STEM in 30 is an Emmy-nominated program for middle school students produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. These 30 minute episodes are great for classroom use. New episodes are released every month, featuring hands-on activities, explanations of aviation and space topics aligned with national standards, and interviews with experts from the Museum and beyond.

STEM in 30 is made possible by Amazon, Boeing, and Hexcel.

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Measurement in Real Life

Why is it important to have an accurate way to measure things? Who sets those standards and how does it affect science, car parts and even tape measurers? In this episode of STEM in 30 we’ll dive into the importance of wind tunnels, modeling and take a look how measurement affects our everyday lives.

 

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