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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Investigating Circuit Design– Generating Electric Energy

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Physical Science
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Simulating Sutures

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

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STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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Wright Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach: Virtual Career Speaker Sessions

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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STC Literacy Series™: Measuring Time, Pack of 8

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

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Keep it Balanced

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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Laser i3 in Action

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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The U.S. Army in Space today and in the future

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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

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STC Literacy Series™: Electric Circuits

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