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Smithsonian Science for the Classroom grade 5 engineering cover
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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Grade 4
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Grade 6
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Education
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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Education
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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
the cover of the Biotechnology guide with a blue DNA helix and text saying Smithsonian Science for Global Goals and Biotechnology.
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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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NASA's Women in STEM

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Earth & Space Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Grade 1
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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Education
Cover of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom teacher guide with a blue background and 12 images in circles with bicyclists, magnets, and a tire swing
Curriculum

How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science
Curriculum

How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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Grade 5
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How Can We Change an Object’s Motion?

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Curriculum

STC Program: Electrical Energy and Circuit Design Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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Fired Up About Energy

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Physical Science
Cover for Water Works
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Water Works

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
Sustainability
Illustration of Earth with one yellow elliptical orbit
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Earth & Space Science
Illustration of a rocket launch with text saying Go For Launch FAA.gov/space
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Operations in the NAS

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Curriculum

STC Program: Properties of Matter Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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Grade 1
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Grade 5
Text that says remote sensing classroom
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Remote Sensing Classroom

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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?
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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 6: Temperature, Pressure, and Cloud Formation

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
The cover of Protegiendo a les ballenas with 4 images of whales and ships
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PROTEGIENDO A LES BALLENAS

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Grade 3
Life Science
Sustainability
Cover of the Cool to Cary activity with three different designed cups.
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Cool to Carry

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Physical Science
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Diverse Stories of Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom

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