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What's New in Aerospace - Mars Rover Perseverance Landing Live Chat

Join Museum scientists John Grant and Mariah Baker and Air and Space educators for a live chat about the upcoming landing of Mars rover Perseverance on February 18. The scientists, in the Museum’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies focuses on...

SOAR Together @ Air and Space - Live Chat: What Mars Reveals about Life in Our Universe

Join us for a special collaborative webinar featuring scientists from the National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History! Tune in as they reveal what we know about life on Earth and in the universe. Learners will discover...

STEM in 30 - Air and Space Live Chat: ISS Anniversary

Since November 2, 2000, there has been a continual presence of humans in low Earth orbit living on the International Space Station. That means middle school students have never known a day without humans in space! But why is that important, and...

STEM in 30 - Shhhhh. The Science of Stealth

Wonder Woman has the invisible jet, Batman has the silent batwing, and the military has the B-2 and the F-117. Learn about actual stealth aircraft and the science behind making a sneaky flying machine.Have questions after the program? Tune in to...

STEM in 30 - Victory in Japan and the End of WWII

STEM in 30 is the National Air and Space Museum’s webcast series for middle school students. Tune in every month to share the fascination of aviation and space with your students.

Teacher PD - Difficult Conversations in STEM

Learn about controversial personalities and practices in aerospace history and ways to engage students in difficult conversations. Explore perspective taking, multiple points of view, and creating a classroom environment that fosters conversation.

Teacher PD - Teaching With Objects

Learn how using objects in your classroom can lead to deeper learning and student inquiry and engagement. Do object-based activities and explore ways to tailor them to all subjects, grade levels and students.

Teacher PD - Virtual Planetarium Shows

Learn how to facilitate astronomy activities in your classroom without even leaving the building. Use an open source planetarium software to guide students through the night (or daytime) sky and teach cultural astronomy stories along with the...

Teacher PD - Virtual Programs at the National Air and Space Museum

Learn about the virtual offerings and digital resources from the National Air and Space Museum. Find out how to explore and reserve virtual field trips and planetarium shows, and access resources on our website and on Smithsonian Learning Lab

Teacher PD: Teaching with Science Fiction: A Conversation with Andy Weir

Calling all educators! Join the museum for a virtual conversation with Andy Weir, author of "The Martian," as he talks about his new book, "Project Hail Mary," and the science fiction writing process. This live event is free and will be hosted...

Virtual Field Trip - Earth and Its Place in the Universe

Teachers, are you interested in virtual field trip opportunities? Click on this link to find unique opportunities for you and your students to engage with the Museum’s content online. Each reservable experience is standards-aligned and provides a...

Virtual Field Trip - Finding Our Way (Geography & GIS)

Virtual Field Trip - Living and Working in Space

Virtual Field Trip - Living Through History

Virtual Field Trip - Mission to Mars

Virtual Field Trip - Paper Airplane Design

Virtual Field Trip - To the Moon and Beyond

Virtual Field Trip - Weathering and Erosion

Virtual Field Trip - World War II

Virtual Planetarium Show - Observing the Sky

Register to reserve a unique experience for your students to engage in the world around them and the Museum’s content online. Each show lasts approximately 30 minutes and will be hosted on Zoom or Teams. If your school uses a different platform...