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STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Physical Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Keep it Balanced

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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Earth & Space Science
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Life-saving warning': How Space Force detected missile launch

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U.S. Space Force Commercial: Space Is Hard

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

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STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Teaching English Language Learning Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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

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What is Our Evidence That We Live On A Changing Earth?
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What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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Kepler's Laws

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Food Chain Fix

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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How much corn could DKIST pop if DKIST could pop corn?

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Department of Labor My Next Move - Explore Occupations

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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Lisa Sedares, Project Leader JPSS Flight and Ground Projects - STEM Literacy Project

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
Curriculum

STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Grade 6
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Life Science
World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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