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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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National Science Foundation and National Solar Observatory Google Classrooms

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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Orbit Types

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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Air Force K-12 Activities

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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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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STEM Education for Social Good

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 1 Capstone Video

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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Teaching with Telescopes

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STC Program: Catastrophic Events Unit Kit

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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

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Space Mission Operations

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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Changing Earth

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