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Educating for Sustainable Development: Opportunities for Progress in the U.S.

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Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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

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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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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Sound– Lesson 8: Making a Model Eardrum

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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Physical Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Building Networks in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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

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STEM Education for Social Good

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STC Assessment Guide: Chemical Tests

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STC Literacy Series™: Microworlds

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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Animal Studies–Science Vocabulary

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?
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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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STC Assessment Guide: Motion and Design

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STC Literacy Series™: Food Chemistry

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Hands-on science and non-English speakers

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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