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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Women in Aviation and Space History

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NASA eClips: Careers at NASA - More than just astronauts

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

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Department of Education Learning with NASA is Out of this World

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Inegration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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STC Planners

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Delilah Nunez, Systems Director, ESS Ground and Integration - STEM Literacy Project

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Lisa Sedares, Project Leader JPSS Flight and Ground Projects - STEM Literacy Project

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Educating for Sustainable Development: Perspectives of U.S. and Global Educators Report

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Fired Up About Energy

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Attack the Knack

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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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Why Invest in STEM?

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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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Spaceports by State

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Introduction to Moon Trees

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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals, 3rd Edition

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Organization!

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Earth Observation User Case: Using Landsat to Connect Space to Village

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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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