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FAA : Commercial Space 101

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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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Earth & Space Science
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Laser i3 in Action

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Education
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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Education
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LASER i3 PLCs and Online Resources

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Education
America's First Food Spy Podcasting Module
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America's First Food Spy Podcasting Module

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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Explore Smithsonian: How Are Optical Instruments Tested Before Space Flight?

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Electric Circuits– Making a Filament

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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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Life Science
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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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Education
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Matthew Tan, Aerospace Engineering Student at Stanford

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Earth & Space Science
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Student Notebooking– Add an Envelope

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Education
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Time: It’s Like, So Deep

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Education
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Life Science
Sustainability
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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Sustainability
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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Dressed to Protect

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Remote Sensing Classroom

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Magnets and Motors

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Home on the Range

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Life Science
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STC Program: Comparing and Measuring Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Match The Pitch!

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Engineering Design