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Curriculum

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

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High School
Sustainability
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Curriculum

How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Engineering Design
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Your Place In Space Career Profiles

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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Convection Current in the Air

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Earth & Space Science
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Expedition: Insects

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Life Science
Sustainability
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Women in Aviation and Space History

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STC Literacy Series™: Changes

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Kindergarten
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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Physical Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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STC Literacy Series™: Land and Water

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Curriculum

STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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James Webb Space Telescope STEM Toolkit

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Physical Science
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Glider Guide

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Earth & Space Science
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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Space Career Resource Guide

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Introduction to Moon Trees

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Earth & Space Science
Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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Land and Water– Lesson 2/3 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Life Science
Curriculum

STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Wright Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach: Virtual Career Speaker Sessions

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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STC Literacy Series™: Experiments with Plants, Pack of 8

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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