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DoD STARBASE

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

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Space Mission Operations

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STC Assessment Guide: Comparing and Measuring

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Air Force K-12 Activities

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“The kids learn from each other!”

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Be An Explorer!

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Water Works

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Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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The U.S. Army in Space today and in the future

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Virtual Sungazing

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive? المجتمعات المستدامة! كيف يمكننا مساعدة مجتمعنا على الازدهار؟

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Physical Science
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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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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Grade 2
Physical Science
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Tales of the modern astronomer

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 3: Learning More About Caterpillars

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Kindergarten
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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Earth & Space Science
Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October

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Engineering Batteries

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NOAA Planet Stewards

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Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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