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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Be An Explorer!

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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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STC-Secondary™: Researching the Sun-Earth-Moon System

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Transforming Science Education

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STC Literacy Series™: Weather

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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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Space Force STEM Activities

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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NOAA Educator Opportunities

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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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An Integrated Approach to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) in STEM

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STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Climate Resilience!

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Fired Up About Energy

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Habitats

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Exploring Careers @ NASA for Students

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STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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America's First Food Spy Podcasting Module
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America's First Food Spy Podcasting Module

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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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