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Astronauts Anne McClain and David Saint-Jacques

Space Videos

Grades

Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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Why a Trip to Outer Space Could Be Bad for Your Bones

Astronauts can experience bone loss in space. To understand why, you need to know a bit about how bones are formed and maintained in your body.

Living Space

Participating classes will explore how indoor environmental conditions influence human health, and identify the best conditions for healthy living. This knowledge is important not only on Earth, but also on the International Space Station (ISS), the future Lunar Gateway, and as long-duration space travel progresses, maybe even on Mars!

What is your weight on another planet?

Grade

6, 7, 8, 9

Jurisdiction

AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT, Outside Canada

Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.

From Sky to Space

Canadian astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques explain how learning to fly an aircraft prepared them for the challenges of living in space.

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