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USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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Anemometer Energy!

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Engineering Design
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Students can’t wait for science!

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Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Physical Science
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STC Secondary: Exploring Respiration and Circulation

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Life Science
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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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™: Changes

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Kindergarten
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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 3: Learning More About Caterpillars

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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

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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Grade 6
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High School
Life Science
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Teaching English Language Learning Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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