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Spacecraft Subsystems

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Engineering Design
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Unified Geologic Map of the Moon

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Space Force Recruiting Site

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Astralgeology - Planets and Moons

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Be An Explorer!

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Chemistry
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Explore Smithsonian: What can we Learn from Lion Poop?

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Kepler's Laws

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features: Don't Hurry the Slurry

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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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STC Assessment Guide: Animal Studies

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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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National Air and Space Museum Educator Resources

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Virtual Sungazing

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Explore Smithsonian: What Internal Adaptations do Pandas Have to Eat Bamboo?

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STC Program: Experiments with Plants Unit Kit

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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science
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STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten
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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten