NASA Sci Files and CONNECT

NASA Sci Files and CONNECT are archived NASA video series that turn real-world science investigations into multi-day lessons for upper elementary and middle school learners. Each episode follows a storyline—often with student “investigators”—and is paired with educator guides full of hands-on activities, discussion questions, and extensions. Created to help teachers connect standards-based science with actual NASA research, they work well in homeschools as the spine for a short unit. Parents value the combination of narrative, authentic science, and ready-made lesson plans, all available for free, though the older video style may feel dated compared with newer productions.