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STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Department of Agriculture Moon Tree Scientists

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Transforming Science Education

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Stories of Women of Color in STEM

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Grade 7
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Education
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STC Literacy Series™: Balancing and Weighing

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Kindergarten
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Grade 3 Life Science Cover
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
A view of the night sky in gamma rays so it shows bright green with a small bit of red yellow and blue.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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Earth & Space Science
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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Live from NOIRLab

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Life Science
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360 Photos

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

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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STC Program: Earth in Space Unit Kit

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Earth & Space Science
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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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STC Assessment Guide: Food Chemistry

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Science: A Work in Progress

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How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
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Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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STC Assessment Guide: Experiments with Plants

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Grade 5
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Civil Air Patrol lessons to support the US Space Force

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Grade 8
The Protecting Whales teacher guide cover with a collage of images showing a mother and baby humpback whale, a whale fluke in front of a military ship, a whale fluke, and a whale fluke in front of a cargo ship.
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PROTECTING WHALES

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Grade 3
Life Science
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