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5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Ricky Arnold

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How does a teacher become an astronaut? Astronaut Ricky Arnold talks about his experience as a teacher and astronaut in one part of the "STEM on Station" playlist. He shares five things about himself that led him to the career he is in today. He also discusses challenges he faced along the way and how he overcame them to have a successful and interesting career.

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Concepts

astronauts, space travel, space exploration, space, the international space station, space shuttles, space flight, space programs, teacher appreciation, teachers

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

Use as a motivator in a teacher workshop or professional development
Introduce learners by using a similar format

Classroom Considerations

Verify that students have Internet access if assigning for independent viewing
This is the teacher edition

This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

Relatable content adds interest
Shows engaging photos from space

Cons

None

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