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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

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Earth & Space Science
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Astralgeology - Planets and Moons

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Nuclear Frontiers

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Other Surface Features

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Habitats

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Earth & Space Science
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Astrophysicist Answers YouTube's James Webb question

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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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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 3: Learning More About Caterpillars

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Spacecraft Subsystems

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

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Sustainability
How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Life Science
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Space Junk Around Earth

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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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Styling Sun Safety

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Forces and Motion Two-Use Unit Kit

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

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USDA Forest Service Module

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Earth & Space Science
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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Weather Widget

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

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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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