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Morphy

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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Animal Studies– Materials Management

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

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

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

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Organisms– Notebooking

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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Expedition: Insects

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 1 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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STC Program: Microworlds Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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

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STC Secondary: Investigating Digestion and Motion

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STCMS™: Genes and Molecular Machines

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STC Program: Organisms - From Macro to Micro Unit Kit

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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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Development and Reproduction– Wisconsin Fast Plants Beginning the Cycle

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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements Unit

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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