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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Sound– Lesson 10: Changing the Pitch by Changing the Tension

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Physical Science
Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Department of Education Learning with NASA is Out of this World

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STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Sun STEM Toolkit

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STC Program: Organisms - From Macro to Micro Unit Kit

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Life Science
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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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Life Science
World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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STC Literacy Series™: Plant Growth and Development

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Increases in student achivement

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Chemistry
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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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STC Assessment Guide: Chemical Tests

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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Lycée Vaucanson and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Team

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