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NASA STEM Engagement

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

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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NOAA SciJinks: It’s All About the Weather

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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LASER i3 in North Carolina

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How Can We Map Land and Water on Earth?
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How Can We Map Land and Water On Earth?

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Tami's Tower: Pensemos en la ingeniería

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Shrinking Sutures

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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STC Secondary: Investigating Digestion and Motion

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Life Science
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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?
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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?

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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Sun STEM Toolkit

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STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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Earth Optimism Indonesia TV | Earth Optimism Education Series

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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STC Assessment Guide: Weather

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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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