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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Exclusive: Get An Inside Look At The US Space Force

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Matthew Tan, Aerospace Engineering Student at Stanford

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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USDA Forest Service Module

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STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Preparing young minds

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

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Promising Practices for Online Learning

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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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STC Assessment Guide: Organisms

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Storm Smart

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Un Problema De Peso

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

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STC Literacy Series™: Magnets and Motors, Pack of 8

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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