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

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STC Literacy Series™: Magnets and Motors, Pack of 8

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Grade 5
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Air Force K-12 Activities

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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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NOAA View Data Imagery Portal

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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Join the U.S. Space Force

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Life Science
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Solids and Liquids

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Kindergarten
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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Engineering Design
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How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Engineering Design
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Space Weather

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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
What is Our Evidence That We Live On A Changing Earth?
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What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?

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Physical Science
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Physical Science
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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive? المجتمعات المستدامة! كيف يمكننا مساعدة مجتمعنا على الازدهار؟

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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