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Animal Studies– Materials and Organizations

Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

Earth & Space Science

Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science

Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

Physical Science

Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

Physical Science

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Beats and Banjos

Engineering Design

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

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 14: Discovering that Butterflies are Insects

LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Inquiry science is the foundation

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Life Cycles of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis - Moving the Crysalis Properly

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

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

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

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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Organisms– Notebooking

Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom

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Rainy Day Fabrics

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Everyday Energy

Engineering Design

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

Earth & Space Science

Exploring Properties of Matter– Other Surface Features

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Convection Current in the Air

Earth & Space Science

Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

Physical Science

Ecosystems– Lesson 2: Setting up the Terrarium

Earth & Space Science