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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Education
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NASA's Sustainable Aviation STEM Toolkit

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Earth & Space Science
How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
Curriculum

How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Drying Chromotography Paper

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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Grade 6
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
Spirit of St. Louis
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STCMS™: Energy, Forces, and Motion

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Joint Polar Orbiting Weather Satellites

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Earth & Space Science
Image of the cover for Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Food! How do we ensure good nutrition for all?
Curriculum

Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Spaceports by State

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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High School
Sustainability
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Matthew Tan, Aerospace Engineering Student at Stanford

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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Air Force Civilian Careers

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Earth & Space Science
Yellow cover of grade 3 engineering teachers guide How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring the World Set

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Kindergarten
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Digital Initiatives in STEM Education

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Grade 4
Grade 5
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Grade 7
Grade 8
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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game

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Grade 5
Sustainability
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Air Force K-12 Activities

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Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science