Smithsonian Launches 'On Air' Video Series for Middle School Classrooms
Washington – September 07, 2026 -- The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has launched "On Air," a free educational video series aimed at students in grades five through eight.
Monthly video collections cover a rotating set of aerospace topics
Each month during the school year, the museum releases a new collection built around a single theme. Confirmed topics for the 2026–2027 school year include weather in September, the solar system in October, art in November, air ships in February, moons in March, and comets and meteors in April.
Every collection contains four videos, each under 10 minutes, plus an educator guide with classroom resources, student activities and full lesson plans.