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Join the U.S. Space Force

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Floating and Sinking– Weighing Floaters and Sinkers

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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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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Match The Pitch!

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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Students can’t wait for science!

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Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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The U.S. Army in Space today and in the future

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STC Assessment Guide: Electric Circuits

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How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away?

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Explore Smithsonian: What Internal Adaptations do Pandas Have to Eat Bamboo?

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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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