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Introduction to Moon Trees

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Earth & Space Science
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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Education
How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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Spin Cycle: Training for High G Flying

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Physical Science
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Why Invest in STEM?

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Exclusive: Get An Inside Look At The US Space Force

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
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Space Career Resource Guide

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Food Chain Fix

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Sustainability
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Dressed to Protect

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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Life Science
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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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

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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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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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NASA CONNECTS

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Everyday Energy

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Grade 4
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“The kids learn from each other!”

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Kindergarten
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Join the U.S. Space Force

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An Introduction to Space Weather and the Space Weather Prediction Center

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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