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PROTECTING WHALES

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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Infographics

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

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STC Literacy Series™: Solids and Liquids

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Missile Warning and Space Surveillance

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Astronaut in the Space Station looking out a window down onto Earth.
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Space Junk Around Earth

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Collège les Colliberts Group 3 Capstone Video

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Unified Geologic Map of the Moon

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Life Science
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Life Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Sir Isaac Newton
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Newton's Laws

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The Impact of LASER i3

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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NOAA Educator Opportunities

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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

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Everyday Energy

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Engineering Design
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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Ocean X Climate Summit

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Terita Norton, Electrical Engineer and Systems Director - STEM Literacy Project

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Weather Widget

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What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?
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What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Forces and Motion Two-Use Unit Kit

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Physical Science