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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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

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2-Body Equation of Motion

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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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Harvard-MIT Science Research Mentoring Program

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Wilderness Watch!

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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English Learners in STEM: Language Log

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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Literacy Series™: Weather

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Air Force Legacy

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Sound– Notebooking

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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

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Gravity

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Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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Civil Air Patrol lessons to support the US Space Force

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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Implicit Bias: How it impacts DEAI efforts in K-12 STEM Education

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

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