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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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

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World of the Small VR

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

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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive? المجتمعات المستدامة! كيف يمكننا مساعدة مجتمعنا على الازدهار؟

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

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Science Starts With a Question: Energy (Student Guide)

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Dr. Drew, Density, & Diffusion: Dr. Charles Richard Drew Giving Life Through Blood Research

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Science Starts With a Question: Chemical Reactions (Student Guide)

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

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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

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PROTECTING WHALES

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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

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

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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