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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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Earth & Space Science
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DCPS Resources and Strategic Plan to Address More Accessible and Inclusive Learning

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The cover of A Weighty Problem grade 5 teacher guide with a collage of pictures depicting hiking gear, girls in science class, a boy hiking and a scale with a water and powder mixture.
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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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LASER i3 in NC

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Education
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Why Invest in STEM?

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

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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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Food Chain Fix

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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module
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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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Sustainability
How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark? Teacher Guide cover
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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Grade 1
Physical Science
What is Our Evidence That We Live On A Changing Earth?
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What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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Physical Science
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Air Force Civilian Careers

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How Can We Change an Object’s Motion?

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Expedition: Insects

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Life Science
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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Earth As Art

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Channel Challenge!

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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Life Science
How Can We Map Land and Water on Earth?
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How Can We Map Land and Water On Earth?

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NOAA Teacher at Sea Program

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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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Life Science
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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Drying Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science