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

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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Earth & Space Science
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Disaster Detector

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Everyday Energy

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Curriculum

How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
Earth & Space Science
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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering

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STC-Secondary™: Researching the Sun-Earth-Moon System

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Earth & Space Science
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Tami's Tower: Pensemos en la ingeniería

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

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Rainy Day Fabrics

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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 6: Temperature, Pressure, and Cloud Formation

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Earth & Space Science
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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Air Force Legacy

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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Sustainability
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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Curriculum

How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Glider Guide

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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USDA Forest Service Module

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science