Ants in Space
Learn about ant communication and behavior, build ant habitats with simple materials, and compare observations with videos from the International Space Station.
Butterflies in Space
Study caterpillars and butterflies in the classroom and compare your observations with a real ISS experiment!
Crystal Growth in Microgravity
Investigate the growth of crystals under different temperature conditions to better understand their growth and development
DNA Minizines
Print and fold these cute "minizines" and enjoy their simple, playful explanations of important topics in genetic research
Expeditionary Skills for Life
In these activities, astronauts help students practice important life skills such as goal setting and teamwork!
Keeping Your Cool
Students learn about the extravehicular mobility unit (EMU), or spacesuit, and experience the water-cooling technology that helps maintain the astronaut's…
Microgravity: Earth and Space
Simulate microgravity in the classroom so students can study the behavior of crystals, fluids, and plants. Students learn about gravity on Earth and in orbit.
Nickelodeon Slime in Space Virtual Field Trip
Nickelodeon sent its iconic slime to the ISS where astronauts performed various demonstrations and captured it all on video!
Plants in Space Teacher's Guide
Detailed teacher's guide from BioEd Online modeled after recent plant experiments on the ISS.
Rover Parts
Introduces two of the three major components that go into every robot and how common robots really are
Space Nutrition
Detailed, well-researched information covering nutrition, exercise and other health considerations for space travel
STEMonstration 8: Water Filtration
Astronauts on the ISS drink water recycled from their own urine and sweat! It may sound gross, but it's cleaner…
Suited for Spacewalking
Eight activities and tons of background about spacesuits and spacewalking, mostly from pre-ISS era.
Train Like an Astronaut
Assemble a puzzle quickly and correctly to understand the importance of dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Welcome to the ISS Poster with Activity Guide
Discover fun facts about the International Space Station and learn how to build your own space station module.
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