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Science: A Work in Progress

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Land and Water– Lesson 2/3 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Animal Studies– Materials and Organizations

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NASA eClips: Careers at NASA - More than just astronauts

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Air Force Civilian Careers

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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Physical Science
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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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Teaching English Language Learning Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Life Science
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This is not space camp': Watch how recruits train for US Space Force

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U.S. Space Force: Make History :30 Commercial

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Stories of Women of Color in STEM

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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Grade 3 Life Science Cover
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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STC Assessment Guide: Electric Circuits

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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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Space Career Resource Guide

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Space Hitchhikers: The ESPA Ring

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