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Space Force Recruiting Site

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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Dr. Drew, Density, & Diffusion: Dr. Charles Richard Drew Giving Life Through Blood Research

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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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Plug-N-Play Satellites

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Earth & Space Science
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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Earth & Space Science
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Life Science
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Spaceports by State

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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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Earth & Space Science
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"The staff love the PD"

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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Life Science
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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer (2018)

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Transforming Science Education

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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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High School
Life Science
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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals

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Earth & Space Science
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Spacecraft Subsystems

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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Collège les Colliberts Group 3 Capstone Video

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STC Literacy Series™: Soils

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Engineering Design
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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IDEAS in STEM: Building Relationships

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Collège les Colliberts Group 1 Capstone Video

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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Grade 3
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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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“I love the training!”

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