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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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Earth & Space Science
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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Grade 1
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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Webcast

How to Best Support Your Child’s Science Learning in the Time of COVID-19

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Education
Curriculum

STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Microworlds Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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Spacecraft Subsystems

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Education
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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
Kindergarten
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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Sugar Simulation

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Education
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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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Life Science
Sustainability
Sir Isaac Newton
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Newton's Laws

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Earth & Space Science
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Weather Widget

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NASA - Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Earth & Space Science
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Terita Norton, Electrical Engineer and Systems Director - STEM Literacy Project

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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Kepler's Laws

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Food Chemistry

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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NASA's Women in STEM

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Earth & Space Science
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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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Grade 3
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Grade 8
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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Grade 4
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Grade 7
Grade 8
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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
Webcast

IDEAS in STEM: Building Relationships

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Grade 5
Physical Science