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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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

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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STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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STC Literacy Series™: Rocks and Minerals

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Newton's Laws

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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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STC Assessment Guide: Comparing and Measuring

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

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Matthew Tan, Aerospace Engineering Student at Stanford

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Sound– Lesson 6: Vibrations We Can't See

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Nuclear Frontiers

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Chemical Reactions in Action

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Remote Sensing Classroom

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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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Life Science
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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change Building a Sustainable Mindset
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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change | Building a Sustainable Mindset

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STC Program: Microworlds Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Life Science
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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements Unit

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

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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Ouch! I Need a Bandage: Designing, Constructing, and Packaging a Bandage

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