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Robert Latta, Aerospace Engineer

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Comparing and Measuring Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Changing Habitats

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Channel Challenge!

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Engineering Design
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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Education
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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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STC Literacy Series™: Microworlds

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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NOAA View Data Imagery Portal

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Earth & Space Science
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The Impact of LASER i3

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Disaster Detector

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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2-Body Equation of Motion

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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Earth & Space Science
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Why Invest in STEM?

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Education
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Dressed to Protect

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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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Make it Rain!

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Education
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Curriculum

Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?