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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?
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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?

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Physical Science
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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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STC Assessment Guide: Plant Growth and Development

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Focus on the Stuff

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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Dressed to Protect

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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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STEM Education for Social Good

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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Space Force Recruiting Site

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Difficult Conversations in Extraordinary Times

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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LASER i3 in Houston

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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

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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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