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Curriculum

Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Life Science
Sustainability
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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Earth & Space Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science
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Hands-on science and non-English speakers

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Webcast

Panel: Transforming STEM Education and Industry through an Accessibility Lens

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Game

Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Life Science
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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Kenny Harris, Senior Project Engineer - STEM Literacy Project

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Glider Guide

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
Video

2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Education
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Education
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Expedition: Insects

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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Life Science
Sustainability
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Infographics

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Earth & Space Science
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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Earth & Space Science
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COSIP.TV: ¡COVID-19! ¿Cómo puedo protegerme a mí mismo y a los demás?

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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Grade 6
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Grade 8
Curriculum

STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
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Gravity

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Earth & Space Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 14: Discovering that Butterflies are Insects

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Life Science
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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Organisms - From Macro to Micro Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
Curriculum

STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
Video

LASER i3 Across 3 Regions

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Education
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Student Notebooking– Keeping a Teacher Book

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Education
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eBook

Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Education
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Air Force Civilian Careers

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Microworlds Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science