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Rainforest Protector

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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Save Weather Maps

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Grade 6
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Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Grade 3
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Life Science
Artistic rendering of a satellite orbiting the moon.
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NASA: Faces of Technology

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Earth & Space Science
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Department of Education Learning with NASA is Out of this World

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Earth & Space Science
Cover of Biodiversity guide with a photo of a coral reef and shoreling
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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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High School
Life Science
Sustainability
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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Food Chemistry

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Earth & Space Science
yellow cover of How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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High School
Sustainability
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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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Chill Out: Tiny Refrigerator Saves Hubble Camera

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Animal Studies

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
An orangutan hangs from a tree in a moderately dense forest
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Earth Optimism Indonesia TV | Earth Optimism Education Series

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Life Science
Sustainability
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
Artist rendering of a red dwarf planet with one moon in front of it and one behind
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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel

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Earth & Space Science
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360 Photos

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Cover of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom with yellow background and 12 images in circles with tiger stripes, insect, fossil, and animal crossing sign.
Curriculum

How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Education
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STC Assessment Guide: Plant Growth and Development

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Why Invest in STEM?

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Education
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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Education
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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Earth & Space Science
cover of Smihsonian Science for Global Goals Energy guide with solar panels, plants, wind turbines, and power lines.
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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Education
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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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Education