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Transforming Science Education

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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Anemometer Energy!

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Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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STC Program: Earth in Space Unit Kit

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 7: Hurricanes- Destructive Storms

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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STC Literacy Series™: Balancing and Weighing

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

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How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away?

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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STC Literacy Series™: Chemical Tests

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Un Problema De Peso

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Life-saving warning': How Space Force detected missile launch

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Ouch! I Need a Bandage: Designing, Constructing, and Packaging a Bandage

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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Sun STEM Toolkit

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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NOAA Planet Stewards

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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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Time: It’s Like, So Deep

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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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