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Weather Widget

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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Changing Habitats

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Teaching with Telescopes

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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Using Alphabet Box with Science Vocabulary)

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

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2-Body Equation of Motion

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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

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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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EROS Image of the Week

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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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U.S. Space Force Supra Coder Program

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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Magnet Motion

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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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STC Program: Microworlds Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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

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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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Sound– Notebooking

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Sugar Simulation

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Physical Science
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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