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

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Engineering Batteries

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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

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

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

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Cool to Carry

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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

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

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

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Ouch! I Need a Bandage: Designing, Constructing, and Packaging a Bandage

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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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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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Tami's Tower: Pensemos en la ingeniería

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

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COSIP.TV: ¡COVID-19! ¿Cómo puedo protegerme a mí mismo y a los demás?

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