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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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

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Life Science
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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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STC Literacy Series™: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Kindergarten
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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Expedition: Insects

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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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Sir Isaac Newton
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Newton's Laws

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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Physical Science
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Engineering Design
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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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Kindergarten
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Sustainability
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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Time: It’s Like, So Deep

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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?
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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?

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Physical Science
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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Life Science
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NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers

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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Earth & Space Science
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Difficult Conversations in Extraordinary Times

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Rainy Day Fabrics

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

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

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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Summit: Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

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Curriculum

STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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Physical Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Argos Education

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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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