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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Remote Sensing Classroom

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STC Assessment Guide: Chemical Tests

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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STC Assessment Guide: Motion and Design

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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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Floating and Sinking– What Do We Know About Floating and Sinking?

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Case Statement

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Anyone with a Question Can Have a STEM2D Career

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Sugar Simulation

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Department of Labor My Next Move - Explore Occupations

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STC Assessment Guide: Changes

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Developing User Confidence & Engagement with New Technologies

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Assessment Guide: Plant Growth and Development

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Kepler's Laws

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Storm Smart

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Ladies of Landsat

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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Floating and Sinking– Which Things Float? Which Things Sink?

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