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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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Preparing young minds

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Water Works

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
Sustainability
What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?
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What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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Earth Observation User Case: Using Landsat to Connect Space to Village

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Forces and Motion Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Chemical Reactions in Action

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Chemistry
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Missile Warning and Space Surveillance

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Earth & Space Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Life Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Technology of Paper, Pack of 8

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Grade 5
Grade 6
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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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Education
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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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Development and Reproduction– Wisconsin Fast Plants Beginning the Cycle

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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Floating and Sinking– What Do We Know About Floating and Sinking?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools

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Education
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Convection Current in the Air

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Weather

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Education
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Stories of Women in STEM: Space

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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High School
Sustainability
LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Earth & Space Science
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Kenny Harris, Senior Project Engineer - STEM Literacy Project

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Life Science
Sustainability
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Harvard-MIT Science Research Mentoring Program

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Earth & Space Science
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
Earth & Space Science