Instructional Video

Astronaut Moments with NASA Astronaut Ricky Arnold

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How have astronauts inspired each other? Astronaut Ricky Arnold introduces the "STEM on Station" series and how the Challenger accident affected his decision to become a teacher—and later an astronaut. He connects the new demonstrations and experiments presented in the series to ideas gathered from the Challenger crew.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use as a hook at the beginning of a professional development meeting
  • Introduce the series to space science and physical science teachers
Classroom Considerations
  • Resource is the teacher edition
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Content and story are motivating
  • Includes short video previews of STEMonstrations
Cons
  • None