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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Harvard-MIT Science Research Mentoring Program

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 14: Discovering that Butterflies are Insects

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Life Science
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The U.S. Army in Space today and in the future

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Earth & Space Science
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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Grade 6
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High School
Life Science
Sustainability
Curriculum

STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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Grade 3
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STC Literacy Series™: Microworlds

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Grade 3
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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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Kindergarten
Life Science
Sustainability
Front cover of the What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms? teachers guide with flowers plants and bugs
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Earth & Space Science
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Unified Geologic Map of the Moon

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Earth & Space Science
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How Does Energy Move from One Object to Another?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Grade 3
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Life Science
Sustainability
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
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Aerospace Corporation Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Life Science
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Space Environment

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Hands-on science and non-English speakers

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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Collège les Colliberts Group 3 Capstone Video

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Life Science
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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Space Transportation Careers

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