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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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NASA CONNECTS

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Earth & Space Science
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Game

Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game

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Grade 5
Sustainability
Curriculum

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

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Kindergarten
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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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Grade 6
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Curriculum

STC Secondary: Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements Unit

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Grade 6
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Chemistry
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Match The Pitch!

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Engineering Design
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Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

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Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Life Science
Curriculum

STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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Grade 3
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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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Sustainability
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Student Notebooking– Keeping a Teacher Book

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Education
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
Curriculum

How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
Earth & Space Science
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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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STC Planners

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STC Assessment Guide: Comparing and Measuring

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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
Curriculum

STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
Webcast

Zero Barriers in STEM Education Summit: Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

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Webcast

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

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Education
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 2 Capstone Video

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The Impact of LASER i3

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