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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Operations in the NAS

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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Inquiry science is the foundation

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Storm Smart

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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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Remote Sensing Classroom

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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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Nuclear Frontiers

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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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