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Curriculum

Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth & Space Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Orbital Mechanics

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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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Life Science
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Ecosystems– Material Consideration

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Our Lady of Lourdes Capstone Video

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Webcast

How to Best Support Your Child’s Science Learning in the Time of COVID-19

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Education
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 1 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Why Invest in STEM?

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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel

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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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Engineering Design
Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Aurora Public Schools

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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Grade 5
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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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Grade 3
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High School
Sustainability
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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Education
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Commercial Space Data

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Tales of the modern astronomer

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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
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Water Works

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Nuclear Frontiers

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Journey to the Sun

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National Science Foundation and National Solar Observatory Google Classrooms

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Intelligence Community Career Opportunities; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) Majors

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STC Literacy Series™: Changes

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten