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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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Physical Science
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NASA CONNECTS

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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Habitats

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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements Unit

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Chemistry
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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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Magnet Motion

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Chemical Reactions in Action

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Space Career Resource Guide

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Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of Landsat (Ladies of Landsat)

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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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STC Assessment Guide: Organisms

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Kindergarten
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James Webb Space Telescope STEM Toolkit

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: The Power of Community

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Harvard-MIT Science Research Mentoring Program

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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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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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STC Literacy Series™: Technology of Paper, Pack of 8

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Inside RAF Fylingdales: The Ballistic Missile Warning Base | Forces TV

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Teaching with Telescopes

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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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Kenny Harris, Senior Project Engineer - STEM Literacy Project

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Physical Science