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STC-Secondary™: Studying the Development and Reproduction of Organisms

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Curriculum

STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Innovation! How can we create new solutions to the problem of climate change? COMING SOON!

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English
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Grade 6
Grade 7
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High School
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
Curriculum

STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
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Conjunto de lecciones cómo comenzar con la sostenibilidad: La buena saludLa buena salud y la alimentación

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Spanish
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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Life Science
Webcast

IDEAS in STEM: Building Positive STEM Identities in Students with Disabilities

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Education
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Earth & Space Science
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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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Make it Rain!

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Education
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Plants and Animals Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
Four colorful illustrations arranged in a grid pattern showing students of all abilities engaging in STEM activities. On the top left, three students, one in a wheelchair, and another on a online platform engage in a virtual lesson. On the top right, two students, one with a prosthetic leg are standing, working together on a science experiment. On the bottom left, a girl wearing a cochlear implant raises her fist confidently in front of a map. On the bottom right, 4 students stand around a table working on
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Zero Barriers Sourcebook

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English
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Education
Curriculum

How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Education
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English Learners in STEM: Interactive Graphic Organizer and Mix & Match

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Education
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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English
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Grade 3
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Life Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 3: Learning More About Caterpillars

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Weather Lab

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English
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Grade 5
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Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Science: A Work in Progress

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Education