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My perspective is the Earth will be here. It just may not be habitable to our life form. We get confused. We think we're the center of everything. - Mae Jemison What does it take to live where you live? People on Earth have adjusted to living almost anywhere on this planet. From the arctic circle to the Sahara Desert humans have found ways to thrive. In this episode of STEM in 30 we’ll look at living in the extremes from here on Earth, to Mars and beyond. We’ll take a deep dive into what it takes for a place to be habitable and how life continues to survive in many forms. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: https://s.si.edu/3rnWsfq For more information about how to use this resource in your classroom please visit our Teacher Tips page that includes standards, classroom activities, and additional resources. Teacher Tips: https://s.si.edu/4gEp375 STEM in 30 is a free educational series for kids produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. We cover all the cool, fun, and weird ways that aviation and spaceflight touch our lives. Check out more episodes: https://airandspace.si.edu/stem-30 Follow STEM in 30 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEMin30 Follow STEM in 30 on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STEMin30 In this video you will find: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 What is Life? 02:13 Life Safari 11:45 Classroom Extreme Environment Dioramas 15:04 Diorama Review and Connections to Planets 25:55 Life on Mars 29:25 Credits This episode is made possible by the generous support of Amazon, Boeing and Hexcel #STEM #NGSS #Classroom #NASA #LessonPlans #STEMin30 #Smithsonian #AirandSpace #Habitability #Otters #SERC #Environment #Life #Diorama STEM, NGSS, Classroom, NASA, LessonPlans, STEMin30, Smithsonian, AirandSpace, Habitability, Life, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Life on Mars, Mars, Diorama
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