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Astralgeology - Planets and Moons

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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Life Science
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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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NOAA Data in the Classroom

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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An Introduction to Space Weather and the Space Weather Prediction Center

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September

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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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NASA STEM Engagement

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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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Un Problema De Peso

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Physical Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Land and Water

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Animal Studies– Materials and Organizations

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Increases in student achivement

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STC Literacy Series™: Animal Studies

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360 Photos

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Professional Development Live

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Sound– Lesson 8: Making a Model Eardrum

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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

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STC Assessment Guide: Experiments with Plants

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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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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