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NOAA Science on a Sphere

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Earth & Space Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
Telescope observatory at night.
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U.S. Space Force: Make History :30 Commercial

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Life Science
Sustainability
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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Comparing and Measuring Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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STC Literacy Series™: Sound

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Grade 1
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Earth & Space 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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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Space Junk Around Earth

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Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Magnets and Motors

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
Magnet Motion Cover
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Magnet Motion

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Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Grade 3 Life Science Cover
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Education
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Argos Education

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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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An ecological library consisting of trees and plants throughout a two story library with a glass ceiling
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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 1 Capstone Video

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How Can We Stop Soil From Washing Away?

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Grade 2
Engineering Design
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Investigating Circuit Design– Generating Electric Energy

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson Cover Image
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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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Artemis I STEM Learning Pathway

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth & Space Science
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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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Operations in the NAS

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