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Transforming Science Education

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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Engineering Design
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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Professional Development Live

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STC Literacy Series™: Weather

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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Civil Air Patrol lessons to support the US Space Force

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BumperDucks

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Physical Science
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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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Ladies of Landsat

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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“The kids learn from each other!”

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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals, 3rd Edition

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Cool to Carry

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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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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Sustainability
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Match The Pitch!

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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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