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Life Cycles of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis - Moving the Crysalis Properly

STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

STC Program: Properties of Matter Unit Kit

Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

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

Physical Science

STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

Physical Science

STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

Earth & Space Science

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Plants and Animals Two-Use Unit Kit

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

Physical Science

Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Starting with Sustainability Lesson Set: Good Health and Food

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

Physical Science

Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

Earth & Space Science

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Storm Smart

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Floating and Sinking– Making a Sinker Float

Physical Science

Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Investigating Circuit Design– Generating Electric Energy

Physical Science

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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer (2018)

Physical Science

Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Earth & Space Science

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Stories of Women in STEM: Climate Health

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Life Science

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STC Program: Earth in Space Unit Kit

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

Physical Science

Sustainable Communities

Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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STC Program: Light Unit Kit

Physical Science

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

STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

Earth & Space Science

Animal Studies– Materials Management