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Channel Challenge!

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Collège les Colliberts Group 3 Capstone Video

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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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STC Program: Food Chemistry Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October

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STC Program: Microworlds Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 2 Capstone Video

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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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

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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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STC Literacy Series™: Electric Circuits

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STC Literacy Series™: Measuring Time, Pack of 8

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Working in groups

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Orbital Mechanics

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

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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Difficult Conversations in Extraordinary Times

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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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Kindergarten
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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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