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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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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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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Mission to the Moon Model

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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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STC Program: Catastrophic Events Unit Kit

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Earth & Space Science
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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel

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STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Impacting student learning

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

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Sound– Lesson 10: Changing the Pitch by Changing the Tension

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STCMS™: Matter and Its Interactions

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Chemistry
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Keep it Balanced

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How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 14: Discovering that Butterflies are Insects

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 3: Learning More About Caterpillars

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September

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STC Literacy Series™: Animal Studies

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Changing Habitats

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Collège les Colliberts Group 3 Capstone Video

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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Expedition: Insects

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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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How Can We Map Land and Water on Earth?
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How Can We Map Land and Water On Earth?