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How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away?

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Grade 2
Engineering Design
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STC Literacy Series™: Experiments with Plants, Pack of 8

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Grade 5
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Floating and Sinking– Weighing Floaters and Sinkers

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Missile Warning and Space Surveillance

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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
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Earth & Space Science
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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Life Science
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Keep it Balanced

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Grade 5
Grade 6
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Life Science
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Education
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STC Planners

How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Grade 5
Curriculum

STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October

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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Kindergarten
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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Life Science
Sustainability
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Artemis Camp Experience

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STC Literacy Series™: Rocks and Minerals

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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STC Literacy Series™: Motion and Design

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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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Astralgeology - Planets and Moons

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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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Grade 6
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Grade 3
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Grade 6
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Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Education
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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Earth & Space Science
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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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