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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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

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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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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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Weather Widget

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten
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Exclusive: Get An Inside Look At The US Space Force

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

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Space Mission Operations

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Penguin Protection

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Life Science
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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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STC Secondary: Investigating Digestion and Motion

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Life Science
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Department of Agriculture Moon Tree Scientists

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NASA eClips: Careers at NASA - More than just astronauts

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Space Weather

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Artemis I STEM Learning Pathway

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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STC Planners

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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STC Literacy Series™: Comparing and Measuring

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Kindergarten
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STC Literacy Series™: Solids and Liquids

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Kindergarten
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STC Program: Catastrophic Events Unit Kit

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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STC Program: Balancing and Weighing Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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