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Landsat images might look like astronaut photos, but they contain information used by scientists to better understand our changing planet and help manage Earth’s resources. Explore hands-on games, activities, and stories that spark curiosity about how Landsat studies Earth. This collection includes printable materials, online interactives, and StoryMaps exploring the various benefits of the Landsat program.
Multiple online classroom activities with the ability to sort by type, subject, grade, and topic. Visit STEM Lessons for Educators – NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for more information on the activities, workshops, and free resources available.
Provides easy online access to International Space Station National Lab (ISSNL) – related information, lessons, activities, and other resources for curriculum integration. Designed to help schools, museums, and other educational institutions incorporate “Space Labs” using resources from NASA and ISS National Lab Space Station Explorers (SSE) education partners. Expedition Space Lab
A community of educators, organizations and lifelong learners that make STEM fun and exciting through connections with the International Space Station National Lab (ISSNL). ISSNL collaborates with partner organizations to provide innovative programs and resources for K-12 students, educators, and the public, including opportunities to design experiments for space launch. SSE Lesson Plans
A collaboration between The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), NSTA, and Estes Education offering FREE rocketry-themed lesson plans for middle school students. Engaging classroom-ready lessons and resources immerse students in real-life applications of STEM while exploring aerospace, engineering, and rocketry. Exploration Generation (ExGen)
Nautilus Live Science Communication Fellows share accounts of ocean research, expedition operations, STEM careers, and daily life with audiences of all ages through live audio commentary on the Nautilus Live website and ship-to-shore outreach to classrooms and communities. Sign your classroom up for a live two-way Q&A with scientists, engineers, and educators at sea. These free 20 to 30-minute interactions with Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus introduce students to ocean exploration and increase access to STEM career role models. Connections available daily from mid-March to mid-October. Nautilus Classroom Outreach
Limitless Space Institute believes that a strong education system is key to unlocking limitless potential for our future workforce and the next generation of explorers. Their mission is to provide comprehensive resources and support to K-12 educators, to provide community outreach programming, and develop K-12 STEM lesson plans tied to interstellar space travel. Limitless Space Institute
Sally Ride EarthKAM (Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students) is a NASA educational outreach program that enables students, teachers, and the public to learn about Earth from the unique perspective of space. During Sally Ride EarthKAM missions (periods when the Sally Ride EarthKAM digital camera onboard the ISS is operational), middle school students around the world request images of specific locations on Earth. Visit Sally Ride EarthKAM | Home for mission dates.
STEM in 30 is a fast-paced, 30-minute episode from the Smithsonian with easy to sort content by grade level and subject matter. Every lesson is packed with hands-on learning recorded live from the floor of the National Air and Space Museum. Click here for more information on STEM in 30 and other learning resources from the Smithsonian.
The STEM Everyday podcast, with over 250 episodes, provides practical help for teachers to build a STEM culture. Interviews include educators, authors, and innovators who are experts at bringing STEM learning to classrooms, schools, and communities. STEM Everyday Podcast – dailySTEM
Limitless Lesson Plans from Limitless Space Institute engage students in the study of space. Designed for teachers by teachers, these NGSS-aligned lesson plans encourage students to explore different aspects of advanced power and propulsion systems for interstellar space travel through hands-on learning experiences and real-world applications. https://www.limitlessspace.org/education/
The Feather Atlas is an image database dedicated to the identification and study of the flight feathers of North American birds. The feathers illustrated are from the curated collection of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory and are searchable based on pattern, color, size, position, and type of bird. The Feather Atlas – Feather Identification and Scans – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory (fws.gov).
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) offers multiple resources for teachers including Ocean and Climate Literacy content and modules for all ages. National Ocean Service Education: For Educators (noaa.gov)
Dr. Tatiana is a professor of physics at Texas A&M University known for her highly entertaining physics tricks. Videos of her theatrical demonstrations have hundreds of millions of views across TikTok and other social media and are applicable for all ages. Tatiana Erukhimova – YouTube
Air & Space STEM Outreach programs equip educators with an array of innovative resources and programs to enhance student learning. From interactive virtual discussions to hands-on activities, teachers can harness these tools to cultivate a deep understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, preparing students for a future driven by innovation and discovery. Air & Space STEM Outreach also offers professional development opportunities for educators who are looking to further their own career. Programs – Air & Space STEM Outreach (dafstem.us)
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) equips elementary, middle and high school teachers with tools and experiences to enhance classroom instruction and student engagement. Explore their K-12 STEM education programs for students and teachers including lesson plans and other teaching resources. K-12 STEM Education Programs – ORISE (orau.gov)