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

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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game

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Grade 5
Sustainability
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STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth As Art

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Education
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Missile Warning and Space Surveillance

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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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21st CCLC Summer Symposium Plenary, "Girls in STEM" featuring NASA women.

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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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Intelligence Community Career Opportunities; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) Majors

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Spaceports by State

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Robert Latta, Aerospace Engineer

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Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

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U.S. Space Force: Make History :30 Commercial

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STC Program: Experiments with Plants Unit Kit

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Grade 3
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Providing STEM Education to Underserved and Vulnerable Populations PowerPoint

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Air Force Civilian Careers

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science