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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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Ocean X Climate Summit

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Laser i3 in Action

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 2 Capstone Video

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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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STC Secondary: Exploring Respiration and Circulation

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Un Problema De Peso

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Inegration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow?

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Climate Resilience!