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Astrophysicist Answers YouTube's James Webb question

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Be An Explorer!

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Increases in student achivement

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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

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Teaching ELL Students– Small Group Work

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STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Introduction to Moon Trees

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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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Educating for Sustainable Development: Perspectives of U.S. and Global Educators Report

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Physical Science
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Magnetism - Defending Our Planet, Defining The Cosmos

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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PROTECTING WHALES

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Grade 3
Life Science
Sustainability
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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Transforming Science Education

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Physical Science
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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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An Integrated Approach to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) in STEM

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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer (2018)

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Physical Science
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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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Delilah Nunez, Systems Director, ESS Ground and Integration - STEM Literacy Project

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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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Penguin Protection

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Life Science
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Orbital Mechanics

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