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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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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Earth & Space Science
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Spin Cycle: Training for High G Flying

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Earth & Space Science
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Penguin Protection

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Grade 1
Life Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 14: Discovering that Butterflies are Insects

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Education
How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Grade 1
Life Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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Shrinking Sutures

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Grade 4
Grade 5
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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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Earth & Space Science
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Astrophysicist Explains Dark Matter and 4 other Cosmic Phenomena

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An Integrated Approach to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) in STEM

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Electric Circuits– Making a Filament

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Curriculum

STCMS™: Matter and Its Interactions

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Grade 6
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Chemistry
Curriculum

STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Space Career Resource Guide

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

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Grade 3
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Life Science
Sustainability
Curriculum

STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Earth & Space Science
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Fired Up About Energy

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Physical Science
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Astralgeology - Planets and Moons

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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STC Literacy Series™: Rocks and Minerals

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Licenses & Permits: Commercial Space

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 3: Learning More about Rocks

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Education