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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Explore Smithsonian: What Internal Adaptations do Pandas Have to Eat Bamboo?

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Habitats

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

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

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Expedition: Insects

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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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Science: A Work in Progress

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Keep it Balanced

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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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HOW CAN ANIMALS USE THEIR SENSES TO COMMUNICATE?

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Laser i3 in Action

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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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

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LASER i3 in North Carolina

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LASER i3 Across 3 Regions

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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

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

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