How does one become an astronaut? Astronaut Joe Acaba discusses his journey to space in a video from the "STEM on Station" series. He encourages learners by explaining how little moments in his life led to his opportunity to explore...

What were the first living things to travel to space? Long before humans went into orbit, scientists sent animals into space to see how space exploration would affect living things. Viewers of an interesting video learn about how animals...

Don't miss an out-of-this-world tribute to the life of John Glenn, the first astronaut to orbit Earth. The mission itself was not smooth sailing. An interesting video shows viewers how Glenn had to think on his feet to ensure the success...

Supporting roles may not be as recognized—but they are no less important! Watch as an installment of the SciShow Space series explains the supporting roles on the Apollo missions. Without these role players, the Apollo missions...

Does space have its own gravity? And, if so, why do astronauts just float around in the space station? Science sleuths examine the forces acting upon astronauts in the International Space Station with help from the narrator. He...

Where is gravity when you need it? Explore Earth's hold on the astronauts at the International Space Station. The narrator of a short video asks museum visitors why they think the astronauts float when they are still very close to Earth....

Can you explain a complex topic using only simple words? The video narrator does just that! Using only the 1,000 most used words, he explains how a rocket leaves and returns to Earth. Scholars learn about opposing forces and how...

Need an icebreaker for a unit on space travel? This is it! In addition to doing brave, amazing, science-y stuff every day in space, astronauts also do a lot of ordinary human stuff. Some of this stuff does not make the return trip...

An informative video is a tribute to the man best known for stepping onto the moon. Neil Armstrong was a pilot before he could drive, an engineer, and a symbol of human achievement whom shall never be forgotten.

Take a step into the International Space Station with an entertaining video that thoroughly details all the going on when astronauts call their home ISS

Discover why astronauts go to space and what they do there with an entertaining video equipped with captivating graphics and an energetic host.

The rate at which an object falls to Earth is not completely based upon gravitational pull, but rather the air. This is the focus of a video that explains how air resistance and gravity work together.

This clip is more than perfect as a Google Earth tutorial for your next trip to the computer lab. It begins with a wonderful description of the moon from astronaut Harrison Schmidt and moves into a tutorial on how to use Google Earth to...

Space stations are situated far out in space and astronauts actually live there. This is a really cool video providing learners with an astronaut-guided tour on the International Space Station. They'll see what it looks like, the tools...

Complete your tour of the International Space Station with this part two video. Excite your class with the wonder of space travel and exploration in action. This station is currently in space and houses scientists from all over the...

This is a seventeen page flash storybook from NASA called "The Best Dressed Astronaut." You can see the different uniforms and suits that the astronauts wear while up in space. There are some excellent pictures of astronauts in action!

With a cardboard box, Daniel imagines that he is an astronaut on an adventure through space. Remind kids to use their imaginations to create pretend worlds. Ordinary objects can be turned into anything! Included is a link to a...

Learn some amazing facts that help explain why astronaut space walks are so difficult. [1:30]

Astronauts are allowed to bring special "crew preference" items when they go up in space. NASA astronaut Don Pettit chose candy corn for his five and a half month stint aboard the International Space Station. But these candy corn were...

Video lecture explains why astronauts appear weightless despite being near the Earth. [7:12]

Neil Armstrong was much more than just an astronaut. He was also a naval aviator, aerospace engineer, test pilot, and even a university professor. What did he do to distinguish himself from other astronauts of his era? Find out this and...

Take a look into how NASA is investigating pre-flight alcohol use among its astronauts.

Consider the different types of foods space explorers can eat. Watch how three kids used the scientific method to learn how a coconut is affected by outer space.