K-12 Space STEM Resources
Space inspires our students’ curiosity, imagination, and aspirations. That makes space an exciting and motivating lens to teach STEM subjects. Your Place In Space is a collection of space-inspired STEM educator resources . It’s your one-stop shop to find K-12 space STEM materials from not only the Smithsonian, but our colleagues at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Science Foundation (NSF), the US Geological Survey (USGS), and the Department of Defense (DoD), who also have space-focused missions. We hope that this site makes it easier for you to find space STEM materials that will inspire your K-12 students to pursue their interests in STEM!
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Explore our Curriculum & Resources
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National Air and Space Museum Educator Resources
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Space STEM Career Resources for K-12 Teachers & Students
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NASA STEM Engagement
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National Science Foundation and National Solar Observatory Google Classrooms
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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources
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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast
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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator
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Department of Education Learning with NASA is Out of this World
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Space Force STEM Activities
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NOAA Data in the Classroom
Aviation Resources
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Spaceports by State
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Commercial Space Data
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Podcast: Ticket to Space
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FAA : Commercial Space 101
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Operations in the NAS
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NASA's Sustainable Aviation STEM Toolkit
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Civil Air Patrol lessons to support the US Space Force
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Air Force K-12 Activities
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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos
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Air Force Legacy
Astrophysics Resources
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Astrophysicist Explains Dark Matter and 4 other Cosmic Phenomena
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students
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Orbital Mechanics
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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll
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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry
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Kepler's Laws
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Newton's Laws
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Conservation of Energy & Momentum
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Gravity
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)
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Orbit Types
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2-Body Equation of Motion
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Magnetism - Defending Our Planet, Defining The Cosmos
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Space Law-What Laws are There in Space?
Biology Resources
Data Science Resources
Geology Resources
Light and Weather Resources
Satellite Resources
Solar Resources
Space Mission Resources
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Milky Way Explorer
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Destination Deep Space
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Artemis Camp Experience
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Space Hitchhikers: The ESPA Ring
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Spin Cycle: Training for High G Flying
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Space Junk Around Earth
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Space Mission Operations
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Spacecraft Subsystems
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Space Environment
Teacher Professional Development Opportunities
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NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers
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NASA CONNECTS
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NOAA Planet Stewards
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NOAA Teacher at Sea Program
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USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Professional Development Live
Telescope Resources
Other Space STEM Resources
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Be An Explorer!
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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel
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WOW! In the Classroom
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DoD STARBASE
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NOAA Science on a Sphere
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Tales of the modern astronomer
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NOAA Educator Opportunities
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Live from NOIRLab
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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs
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Music Time