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USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute

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Teaching English Language Learning Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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NOAA SciJinks: It’s All About the Weather

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Penguin Protection

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Life Science
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Podcast: Ticket to Space

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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National Air and Space Museum Educator Resources

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IDEAS in STEM: Building Positive STEM Identities in Students with Disabilities

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

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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Virtual Sungazing

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Educating for Sustainable Development: Perspectives of U.S. and Global Educators Report

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Wilderness Watch!

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Life Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Organisms

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Lycée Sainte Marie Bastide Capstone Video

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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Build a CubeSat!

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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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Light Up the Cave

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Physical Science
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The Impact of LASER i3

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Animal Studies–Science Vocabulary

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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