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Vaccines! How can we use science to help our community make decisions about vaccines?

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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

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STC Program: Light Unit Kit

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Earth & Space Science
How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?
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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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Engineering Design
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Engineering Design
How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?
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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?

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Physical Science
Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module
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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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Earth Observation User Case: Using Landsat to Connect Space to Village

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Secondary: Working with Motors and Simple Machines

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Physical Science
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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Physical Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Plant Growth and Development

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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