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Orbital Mechanics

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Tales of the modern astronomer

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STC Program: Experiments with Plants Unit Kit

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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NOAA Data in the Classroom

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Physical Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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Life Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 3: Learning More about Rocks

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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Channel Challenge!

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Physical Science
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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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Grade 3
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Spaceports by State

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Collège les Colliberts Group 3 Capstone Video

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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Journey to the Sun

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Unified Geologic Map of the Moon

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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
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Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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