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National Science Foundation and National Solar Observatory Google Classrooms

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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Grade 1
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Drying Chromotography Paper

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
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Inquiry science is the foundation

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Development and Reproduction– Wisconsin Fast Plants Beginning the Cycle

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Life Science
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STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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"The staff love the PD"

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English Learners in STEM: Interactive Graphic Organizer and Mix & Match

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Education
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NASA STEM Engagement

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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Chill Out: Tiny Refrigerator Saves Hubble Camera

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How Can We Map Land and Water on Earth?
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How Can We Map Land and Water On Earth?

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Animal Studies–Science Vocabulary

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Land and Water

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Grade 3
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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Engineering Design
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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Kindergarten
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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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Missile Warning and Space Surveillance

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Department of Agriculture Moon Tree Scientists

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“The kids learn from each other!”

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Teaching with Telescopes

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Joint Polar Orbiting Weather Satellites

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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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