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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Earth & Space Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Earth & Space Science
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Tales of the modern astronomer

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¡Food! ¿Cómo podemos garantizar una buena nutrició para todos?

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High School
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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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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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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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Air Force Civilian Careers

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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21st Century Community Learning Centers NASA Engineering Design Challenges

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STC Literacy Series™: Plant Growth and Development

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Working in groups

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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Engineering Design
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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Physical Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Weather

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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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Vaccines! How can we use science to help our community make decisions about vaccines?

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Curriculum

STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten
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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Physical Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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Curriculum

How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 6: Temperature, Pressure, and Cloud Formation

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Plant Growth and Development

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BumperDucks

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Physical Science
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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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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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Physical Science