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Light Up the Cave

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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Education
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LASER i3 Across 3 Regions

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Sugar Simulation

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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BumperDucks

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Physical Science
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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Aurora Public Schools

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Falling 101

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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The cover of A Weighty Problem grade 5 teacher guide with a collage of pictures depicting hiking gear, girls in science class, a boy hiking and a scale with a water and powder mixture.
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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Education
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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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Education
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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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LASER i3 in Houston

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

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Focus on the Stuff

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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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