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STCMS™: Genes and Molecular Machines

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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Inquiry science is vital

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Remote Sensing Classroom

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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English Learners in STEM: Language Log

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Time: It’s Like, So Deep

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Chemical Reactions in Action

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Glider Guide

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Robert Latta, Aerospace Engineer

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Milky Way Explorer

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Space Mission Operations

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Sugar Simulation

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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STC Literacy Series™: Chemical Tests

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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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