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Civil Air Patrol lessons to support the US Space Force

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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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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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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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

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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Explore Smithsonian: How Does a Curator of Great Cats Monitor the Health of Individual Lions in a Pride?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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LASER i3 in Houston

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Styling Sun Safety

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

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STC Literacy Series™: Comparing and Measuring

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Hands-on science and non-English speakers

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Gravity

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Whale Protection Corps

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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