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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Science: A Work in Progress

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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The Protecting Whales teacher guide cover with a collage of images showing a mother and baby humpback whale, a whale fluke in front of a military ship, a whale fluke, and a whale fluke in front of a cargo ship.
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PROTECTING WHALES

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools

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Cover of the Keep it Balanced activity with an illustration of the endocrine system and a hand holding cards that say blood sugar increases and blood sugar decreases
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Keep it Balanced

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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Showbiz Safari

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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module
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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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LASER i3 PLCs and Online Resources

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Expedition: Insects

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report Cover
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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals PowerPoint

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Make it Rain!

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LASER i3 in Houston

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LASER i3 in NC

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change Building a Sustainable Mindset
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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change | Building a Sustainable Mindset

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Earth Optimism Indonesia TV | Earth Optimism Education Series

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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