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Falling 101

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Physical Science
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Aerospace Corporation Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Artistic rendering of a satellite orbiting the moon.
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NASA: Faces of Technology

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Earth & Space Science
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Providing STEM Education to Underserved and Vulnerable Populations PowerPoint

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

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Video

Ecosystems– Lesson 2: Setting up the Terrarium

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Education
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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Education
Video

Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Video

Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Video

“The kids learn from each other!”

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Organisms - From Macro to Micro Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
Illustration of cubesat satellite with grey hexagonal body and blue solar panel wings
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Build a CubeSat!

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Earth & Space Science
Image of a yellow 3D printed anemometer with a base, a pencil as a vertical component and four half spheres on a horizonal top piece
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Anemometer Energy!

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Engineering Design
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
Curriculum

How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
Webcast

How to Best Support Your Child’s Science Learning in the Time of COVID-19

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Education
Video

Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
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
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
Ouch I Need A Bandage activity cover
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Ouch! I Need a Bandage: Designing, Constructing, and Packaging a Bandage

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Engineering Design