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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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NASA eClips: Careers at NASA - More than just astronauts

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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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

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

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Live from NOIRLab

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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WOW! In the Classroom

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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STC Assessment Guide: Land and Water

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21st Century Community Learning Centers NASA Engineering Design Challenges

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Climate Resilience!

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STC Program: Microworlds Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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360 Photos

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

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STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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Teaching with Telescopes

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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