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Space Force STEM Activities

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Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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How to Best Support Your Child’s Science Learning in the Time of COVID-19

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Education
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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Air Force Legacy

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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Grade 2
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Grade 6
Life Science
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Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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STEM Education for Social Good

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Sugar Simulation

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Grade 5
Physical Science
Curriculum

STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Curriculum

STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Inquiry science is the foundation

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Commercial Space Data

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Milky Way Explorer

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
Curriculum

STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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eBook

Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Grade 6
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Grade 8
Sustainability
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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Technology of Paper, Pack of 8

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Grade 5
Grade 6
Curriculum

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

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Kindergarten
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Transforming Science Education

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Earth & Space Science
Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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Changing Habitats

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Journey to the Sun

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