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Inquiry science is the foundation

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Glider Guide

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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Civil Air Patrol lessons to support the US Space Force

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Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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STC Literacy Series™: Chemical Tests

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Professional Development Live

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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STC Literacy Series™: Plant Growth and Development

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Channel Challenge!

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Join the U.S. Space Force

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Literacy Series™: Electric Circuits

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

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October

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Astrophysicist Explains Dark Matter and 4 other Cosmic Phenomena

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring the World Set

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Kindergarten
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Space Force Recruiting Site

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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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

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Life Science
Sustainability
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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Education
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STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 5
National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report Cover
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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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STC Assessment Guide: Microworlds

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Grade 3
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Sunrise over Earth from space
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An Introduction to Space Weather and the Space Weather Prediction Center

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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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