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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Space Mission Operations

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Spin Cycle: Training for High G Flying

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

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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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NOAA SciJinks: It’s All About the Weather

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STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Life Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate

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

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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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STC Living Materials Order Sheet, Microworlds

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STC Literacy Series™: Changes

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STC Literacy Series™: Electric Circuits

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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 4: Heat Transfer and the Movement of Air

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