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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Professional Development Live

How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 6: Temperature, Pressure, and Cloud Formation

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Earth & Space Science
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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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Exploring Careers @ NASA for Students

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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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Animal Studies–Science Vocabulary

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Grade 1
Life Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Land and Water

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Grade 3
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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Stories of Women of Color in STEM

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Grade 7
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Education
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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Floating and Sinking– Making a Sinker Float

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Vaccines! How can we use science to help our community make decisions about vaccines?

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Sustainability
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STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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Space Career Resource Guide

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Habitats

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Life Science
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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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Engineering Batteries

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Grade 8
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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Physical Science
Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module
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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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Wright Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach: Virtual Career Speaker Sessions

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STC Literacy Series™: Motion and Design

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Grade 3
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