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Milky Way Explorer

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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¡BIOTECNOLOGÍA! ¿Cómo podemos crear un futuro sostenible usando labiotecnología de forma ética?

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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NOAA Teacher at Sea Program

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

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?
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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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Teaching with Telescopes

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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STC Literacy Series™: Motion and Design

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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Why Invest in STEM?

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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Falling 101

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STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Aurora Public Schools

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Nuclear Frontiers

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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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