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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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STC Literacy Series™: Electric Circuits

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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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STC Program: Balancing and Weighing Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Licenses & Permits: Commercial Space

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How much corn could DKIST pop if DKIST could pop corn?

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STC Literacy Series™: Rocks and Minerals

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration (2018)

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 1 Capstone Video

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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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STC Literacy Series™: Microworlds

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Spaceports by State

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Channel Challenge!

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STC Secondary: Working with Motors and Simple Machines

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Shrinking Sutures

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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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Hispanos de la NASA

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Light Up the Cave

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NOAA Teacher at Sea Program

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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 Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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