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STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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Preparing young minds

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Virtual Sungazing

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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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“The kids learn from each other!”

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Hands-on science and non-English speakers

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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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

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

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“I love the training!”

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Home on the Range

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

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

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"The staff love the PD"

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Robert Latta, Aerospace Engineer

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Build a CubeSat!

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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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High School
Sustainability
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STC Program: Microworlds Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Life Science
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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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Grade 4
Life Science
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How much corn could DKIST pop if DKIST could pop corn?

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Space Law-What Laws are There in Space?

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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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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Organization!

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Physical Science
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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Physical Science