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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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

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Storm Smart

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Engineering Batteries

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Forces and Motion

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Ocean X Climate Summit

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Matthew Tan, Aerospace Engineering Student at Stanford

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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Exclusive: Get An Inside Look At The US Space Force

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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