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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Case Statement

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Attack the Knack

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Plug-N-Play Satellites

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STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Physical Science
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 2: Caring for Caterpillars

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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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STC Assessment Guide: Animal Studies

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Trait Tracker

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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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"The staff love the PD"

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Time: It’s Like, So Deep

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NOAA Data in the Classroom

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¡Mosquito! ¿Cómo podemos garantizar la salud para todos contra las enfermedades transmitidas por los mosquitos?

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How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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