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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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

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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Earth & Space Science
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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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STC-Secondary™: Researching the Sun-Earth-Moon System

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Earth & Space Science
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Missile Warning and Space Surveillance

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Dr. Drew, Density, & Diffusion: Dr. Charles Richard Drew Giving Life Through Blood Research

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Home on the Range

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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?
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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?

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Physical Science
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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Physical Science
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Magnetism - Defending Our Planet, Defining The Cosmos

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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Earth & Space Science
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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Will Santos, Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer - STEM Literacy Project

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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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21st CCLC Summer Symposium Plenary, "Girls in STEM" featuring NASA women.

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
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Orbital Mechanics

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360 Photos

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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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Life Science
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Developing User Confidence & Engagement with New Technologies

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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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NOAA Satellites Youtube

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Laser i3 in Action

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