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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science
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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Land and Water– Lesson 2/3 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Join the U.S. Space Force

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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Grade 4
Life Science
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Ecosystems– Lesson 2: Setting up the Terrarium

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Electrical Energy and Circuit Design Unit Kit

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Weather Lab

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Earth & Space Science
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Laser i3 in Action

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Education
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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Education
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Our Lady of Lourdes Capstone Video

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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NOAA Planet Stewards

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Grade 4
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Engineering Design
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STC Literacy Series™: Changes

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Kindergarten
Curriculum

How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Life Science
Sustainability
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Wright Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach: Virtual Career Speaker Sessions

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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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Curriculum

STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Webcast

Promising Practices for Online Learning

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Curriculum

Climate Resilience!

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STC Assessment Guide: Electric Circuits

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Distance Learning and Digital Resources from the Smithsonian

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