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

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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Land and Water– Lesson 2/3 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Other Surface Features

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STC Literacy Series™: Food Chemistry

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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer (2018)

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Habitats

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Preparing young minds

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Chemical Reactions in Action

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Explore Smithsonian: How Are Optical Instruments Tested Before Space Flight?

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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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FAA : Commercial Space 101

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National Science Foundation and National Solar Observatory Google Classrooms

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21st CCLC Summer Symposium Plenary, "Girls in STEM" featuring NASA women.

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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PROTEGIENDO A LES BALLENAS

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

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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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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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English Learners in STEM: Language Log

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Space Environment

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Argos Education

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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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“The kids learn from each other!”

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Join the U.S. Space Force

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