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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Teaching with Telescopes

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Earth & Space Science
cover of Smihsonian Science for Global Goals Energy guide with solar panels, plants, wind turbines, and power lines.
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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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Be An Explorer!

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Earth & Space Science
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Space Hitchhikers: The ESPA Ring

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Earth & Space Science
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Aerospace Corporation Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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Digital Initiatives in STEM Education

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Spin Cycle: Training for High G Flying

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Earth & Space Science
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Plug-N-Play Satellites

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Plants and Animals Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Orbit Types

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

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

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
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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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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Earth & Space Science
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features: Don't Hurry the Slurry

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Remote Sensing Classroom

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Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Forces and Motion Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Education
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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Why Right Brained is Wrong…Brained

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

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Expedition: Insects

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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Life Science
Sustainability
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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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Earth & Space Science
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Life-saving warning': How Space Force detected missile launch

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Earth & Space Science