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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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U.S. Space Force Supra Coder Program

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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BumperDucks

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

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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Save Weather Maps

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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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Panel: Transforming STEM Education and Industry through an Accessibility Lens

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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

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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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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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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 1 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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

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Floating and Sinking– Making a Sinker Float

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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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