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Transforming Science Education

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Astrophysicist Explains Dark Matter and 4 other Cosmic Phenomena

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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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Grade 1
Life Science
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Be An Explorer!

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Earth & Space Science
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Inside RAF Fylingdales: The Ballistic Missile Warning Base | Forces TV

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
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Live from NOIRLab

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Earth & Space Science
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Climate Resilience!

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Filter Fun!

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Engineering Design
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Chemical Reactions in Action

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Chemistry
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"The staff love the PD"

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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Education
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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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Life Science
Sustainability
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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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Education
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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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Earth & Space Science
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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Education
Sustainability
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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Forces and Motion

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Education
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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
Earth & Space Science
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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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Education
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Implicit Bias: How it impacts DEAI efforts in K-12 STEM Education

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STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science