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Weather Lab

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Keep it Balanced

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¡BIOTECNOLOGÍA! ¿Cómo podemos crear un futuro sostenible usando labiotecnología de forma ética?

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Explore Smithsonian: How Does a Curator of Great Cats Monitor the Health of Individual Lions in a Pride?

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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Explore Smithsonian: Dr. Avi Loeb - Jr. Professor of Science

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

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Engineering Circuits

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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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

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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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Stories of Women of Color in STEM

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

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Disaster Detector

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How Are Optical Instruments Tested Before Space Flight?

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

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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