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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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LASER i3 in NC

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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English Learners in STEM: Language Log

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Stories of Women in STEM: Climate Health

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How Can Animals Use their Senses to Communicate
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How Can Animals Use their Senses to Communicate?

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Laser i3 in Action

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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LASER i3 in Houston

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 1 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Organisms– Notebooking

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Student Notebooking– Tools: Using a Lab Report Writing Wheel

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow?

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How to Best Support Your Child’s Science Learning in the Time of COVID-19

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

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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Habitats

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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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English Learners in STEM: Realia Wall and Sentence Frames

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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