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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Ecosystems– Lesson 2: Setting up the Terrarium

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Why Right Brained is Wrong…Brained

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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STC Assessment Guide: Electric Circuits

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Shrinking Sutures

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STC Program: Food Chemistry Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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

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Filter Fun!

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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NOAA Planet Stewards

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

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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?

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Earth Optimism Indonesia TV | Earth Optimism Education Series

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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of Landsat (Ladies of Landsat)

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Literacy Series™: Microworlds

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Students can’t wait for science!

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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

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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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