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

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Curriculum

Un Problema De Peso

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Grade 5
Physical Science
Webcast

Zero Barriers in STEM Education Summit: Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

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Department of Agriculture Moon Tree Scientists

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Earth & Space Science
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21st Century Community Learning Centers NASA Engineering Design Challenges

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Earth & Space Science
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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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STC Assessment Guide: Microworlds

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Exploring Respiration and Circulation

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Education
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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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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Education
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Curriculum

¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
Curriculum

How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
Curriculum

How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
Webcast

DCPS Resources and Strategic Plan to Address More Accessible and Inclusive Learning

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Intelligence Community Career Opportunities; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) Majors

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Earth & Space Science
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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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Earth & Space Science
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NOAA View Data Imagery Portal

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Earth & Space Science
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Educating for Sustainable Development: Perspectives of U.S. and Global Educators Report

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Sustainability
A close up version of the surface of the Moon with white text that says Artemis STEM learning pathway and the Artemis logo of a white A with a red swoosh through it a blue quarter circle underneath it and white text that says Artemis.
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Artemis I STEM Learning Pathway

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Earth & Space Science
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eBook

Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Sustainability
World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Life Science
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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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Education
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Sound– Lesson 8: Making a Model Eardrum

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science