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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Earth & Space Science
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Space Environment

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Earth & Space Science
Composite image of stars from the Chandra X-ray Telescope
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Earth & Space Science
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LASER i3 in NC

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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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 Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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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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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Education
Sunrise over Earth from space
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An Introduction to Space Weather and the Space Weather Prediction Center

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Remote Sensing Classroom

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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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High School
Life Science
Sustainability
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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals

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How Can We Change an Object’s Motion?

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Plug-N-Play Satellites

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Curriculum

STC Program: Food Chemistry Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Physical Science
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Department of Agriculture Moon Tree Scientists

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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science
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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Summit: Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

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Spaceports by State

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STC-Secondary™: Studying the Development and Reproduction of Organisms

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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COSIP.TV: ¡COVID-19! ¿Cómo puedo protegerme a mí mismo y a los demás?

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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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

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Shrinking Sutures

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