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Milky Way Explorer

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NASA Career Categories and Descriptions

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Rainforest Protector

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

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Physical Science
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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Physical Science
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Rainy Day Fabrics

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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

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How Does Energy Move from One Object to Another?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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Engineering Design
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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Sustainability
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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English Learners in STEM: Language Log

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Habitats

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Life Science
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Explore Smithsonian: Dr. Avi Loeb - Jr. Professor of Science

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Education
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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DCPS Resources and Strategic Plan to Address More Accessible and Inclusive Learning

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 2: Caring for Caterpillars

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Chemistry
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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

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Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

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