What do astronauts like to do? Astronaut Joe Acaba talks about what his hobbies are in a short video from the "STEM on Station" series. He shows what it is like to be in space, all while making the job of astronaut seem relatable to everyone by talking about sports, the outdoors, and his family. 

Concepts

space, space exploration, space flight, space programs, space shuttles, space travel, the international space station, astronauts

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a motivator to get learners to introduce themselves to a class
• Show the video before beginning a unit on space

Classroom Considerations

• Be sure students have Internet access if viewing independently
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Filming takes place on the International Space Station, which adds interest
  
• Relatable content to everyday life

Cons

• None