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

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Earth & Space Science
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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science
How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark? Teacher Guide cover
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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Physical Science
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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Physical Science
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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?

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Physical Science
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Light Up the Cave

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Physical Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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Floating and Sinking– Making a Sinker Float

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Electric Circuits– Making a Filament

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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Physical Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 3: Learning More about Rocks

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Land and Water– Lesson 2/3 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Mini Golf Motion

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Physical Science
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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Using Alphabet Box with Science Vocabulary)

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