NASA
Nasa: "Nasa at 50" Series: 1998: Work Begins to Preserve Charters of Freedom
A brief video that shows how NASA assisted the National Archives in preserving the original copies of the Charters of Freedom -- the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. [6:39] Read the teacher's...
NASA
Nasa: Discovery Education: "Nasa at 50" Series: 1958 Project Mercury Begins
View a brief video of the 1958 Project Mercury (4:25). After watching the video, view the teacher's guide to help filter class discussion about space exploration. The teacher's guide includes vocabulary definitions, discussion questions,...
NASA
Nasa: "Nasa at 50" Series: 1959: X 15 Aircraft Makes Its First Flight
Watch a video that shows the X-15 aircraft as it makes its first flight. [5:56] Use the teacher's guide to help guide discussion questions. The teacher's guide has vocabulary words, study questions, and classroom activities.
NASA
Nasa: "Nasa at 50" Series: 1963: Lifting Body Design Concept Tested
Watch a brief video about the lifting body design being test. [4:43] This wingless aircraft was eventually used as the basis for the space shuttle. View the teacher's guide to use vocabulary definitions, classroom activities, and study...
NASA
Nasa: "Nasa at 50" Series: 1972: Nixon Authorizes Space Shuttle Program
View a brief video of the Nixon authorized space shuttle program. [4:57] Discover the importance of the space shuttle program and learn how the reusable spacecrafts were constructed. View a teacher's guide that has vocabulary...
NASA
Nasa: "Nasa at 50" Series: 1976: Viking Landers Touch Down on Mars
Watch a brief video showing the Viking Landers touch down on Mars. [4:47] Learn how the Viking Landers were designed to work and how they lead the way to further Mars exploration. View the teacher's guide to get vocabulary definitions,...
NASA
Nasa: "Nasa at 50" Series: 2005: Huygens Probe Reaches Titan's Atmosphere
This video shows the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and its moon Titan and examine the role it plays for the future of space exploration. [6:35] Learn what a planet needs for life to survive on it and learn how the Cassini-Huygens...
NASA
Nasa: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Exoplanet Exploration: Planet Quest Timeline
A video timeline of the discoveries and key milestones in the history of space exploration. [11:23]
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Trailblazer: Chimps in Space
Before the Planet of the Apes, there were chimps in space. Really! These chimps rode Mercury rockets into space and returned to earth bringing much needed data for the preparation for the first manned space mission.
Crash Course
Crash Course Astronomy #25: Distances
How do astronomers make sense out of the vastness of space? How do they study things so far away? Today Phil talks about distances, going back to early astronomy. Ancient Greeks were able to find the size of the Earth, and from that the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rocket Launch: Live Exploration
Relive the celebrations of Apollo 11's 50th anniversary with this special trip to the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, GA. This virtual exploration offers viewers an inside look into the museum as they learn about Georgia's unique...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Reliving 30 Years of Space Travel
The tumultuous saga of the Shuttle program comes to an end and NASA moves on.