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STC Program: Comparing and Measuring, 2nd Edition

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Artist rendering of a red dwarf planet with one moon in front of it and one behind
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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel

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Earth & Space Science
The cover of A Weighty Problem grade 5 teacher guide with a collage of pictures depicting hiking gear, girls in science class, a boy hiking and a scale with a water and powder mixture.
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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Grade 5
Physical Science
Yellow, orange and black image of the sun with solar flares
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Sun STEM Toolkit

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Earth & Space Science
Earth from space
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Space Law-What Laws are There in Space?

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Curriculum

STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

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Kindergarten
Life Science
Cover of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom with yellow background and 12 images in circles with tiger stripes, insect, fossil, and animal crossing sign.
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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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
Cover of the Ocean community research guide with an underwater photo of sea grass, fish, and sunlight through the water.
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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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Sustainability
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Sound– Lesson 10: Changing the Pitch by Changing the Tension

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 1 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Students can’t wait for science!

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Curriculum

STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Assessment Guide: Chemical Tests

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Curriculum

STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition title screen
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Grade 4
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Satellite above earth with text that says landsats
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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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A light blue rectangle with a white jet on the left and white text that says national air and space museum Smithsonian on the right
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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Earth & Space Science
A blue globe with text that says NSF a ring of gold spikes around the globe.
Curriculum

Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Earth & Space Science
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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Animal Studies– Materials Management

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Terita Norton, Electrical Engineer and Systems Director - STEM Literacy Project

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Night sky with silhouettes of trees with a bright green streak in the sky
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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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Earth & Space Science
Cover of the grade 4 physical science teachers guide
Curriculum

How Does Energy Move from One Object to Another?

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Grade 4
Physical Science