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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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

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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Earth & Space Science
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Gravity

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

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NASA's Sustainable Aviation STEM Toolkit

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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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Preparing young minds

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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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

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

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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Chemistry
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Introduction to Moon Trees

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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Physical Science
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Earth Optimism Indonesia TV | Earth Optimism Education Series

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Channel Challenge!

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Save Weather Maps

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Floating and Sinking– What Do We Know About Floating and Sinking?

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Air Force Legacy

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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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FAA : Commercial Space 101

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