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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Infographics

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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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Sustainability
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STC Literacy Series™: Soils

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Kindergarten
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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Physical Science
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Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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Life Cycles of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis - Moving the Crysalis Properly

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Life Science
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STCMS™: Matter and Its Interactions

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

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Live from NOIRLab

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Teaching with Telescopes

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

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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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STC Program: Organisms - From Macro to Micro Unit Kit

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

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Developing User Confidence & Engagement with New Technologies

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Expedition: Insects

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Life Science
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STCMS™: Genes and Molecular Machines

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Chemistry
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STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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Sound– Lesson 10: Changing the Pitch by Changing the Tension

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Sound

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

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Earth & Space Science
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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"The staff love the PD"

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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

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