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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Student Notebooking– Tools: Using a Lab Report Writing Wheel

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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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STC Literacy Series™: Animal Studies

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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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STC Program: Electrical Energy and Circuit Design Unit Kit

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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Forces and Motion

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 1 Capstone Video

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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Difficult Conversations in Extraordinary Times

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration (2018)

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Filter Fun!

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Space Career Resource Guide

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 2: Caring for Caterpillars

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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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