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Department of Agriculture Moon Tree Scientists

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Earth & Space Science
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Food Chain Fix

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Sustainability
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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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

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Education
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Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game

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Grade 5
Sustainability
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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Earth & Space Science
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STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical 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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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Earth & Space Science
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Inquiry science is vital

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Sustainability
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Exploring Careers @ NASA for Students

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Habitats

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Life Science
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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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NOAA Science on a Sphere

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National Air and Space Museum Educator Resources

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"The training is fantastic!"

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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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LASER i3 in Houston

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Gravity

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STC Literacy Series™: Experiments with Plants, Pack of 8

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Grade 5
Grade 6
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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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Grade 1
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Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Channel Challenge!

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Engineering Design
Curriculum

STC Program: Food Chemistry Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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