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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Earth & Space Science
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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Physical Science
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Dressed to Protect

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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COSIP.TV: ¡COVID-19! ¿Cómo puedo protegerme a mí mismo y a los demás?

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring the World Set

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Earth & Space Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 3: Learning More about Rocks

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Kindergarten
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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Storm Smart

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Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Life Science
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NASA - Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Organisms– Notebooking

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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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STC Assessment Guide: Motion and Design

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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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Why Right Brained is Wrong…Brained

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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Sustainability
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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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Floating and Sinking– Weighing Floaters and Sinkers

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Physical Science
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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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Pick Your Plate! Guía Global de Nutrición

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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STC Assessment Guide: Changes

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