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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Earth & Space Science
A close up view of the James Webb Space Telescope's gold hexoganal primary mirror.
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James Webb Space Telescope STEM Toolkit

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Earth & Space Science
Illustration of the Earth and a satellite with an arrow showing gravity pulling toward the Earth.
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Gravity

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Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Grade 3
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Life Science
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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
Curriculum

STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 6: Temperature, Pressure, and Cloud Formation

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Rainy Day Fabrics

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Earth & Space Science
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Dr. Drew, Density, & Diffusion: Dr. Charles Richard Drew Giving Life Through Blood Research

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Grade 6
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Curriculum

STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Grade 6
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National Science Foundation and National Solar Observatory Google Classrooms

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Earth & Space Science
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App

Penguin Protection

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Grade 1
Life Science
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"The staff love the PD"

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Cover for Water Works
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Water Works

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
Sustainability
Image of a yellow 3D printed anemometer with a base, a pencil as a vertical component and four half spheres on a horizonal top piece
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Anemometer Energy!

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Engineering Design
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Showbiz Safari

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Life Science
Sustainability
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Curriculum

How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Using Thermometer Strips

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Earth & Space Science
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Journey to the Sun

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Earth & Space Science
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Lisa Sedares, Project Leader JPSS Flight and Ground Projects - STEM Literacy Project

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Curriculum

STC Program: Food Chemistry Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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STC Literacy Series™: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
Curriculum

STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
Grade 3
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Grade 5
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Experimenting with Forces and Motion

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Grade 5
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Education
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STC Literacy Series™: Magnets and Motors, Pack of 8

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Grade 5
Grade 6