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Sir Isaac Newton
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Newton's Laws

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Earth & Space Science
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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Living Materials Order Sheet, Microworlds

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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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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Life Science
Sustainability
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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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Lisa Sedares, Project Leader JPSS Flight and Ground Projects - STEM Literacy Project

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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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Grade 6
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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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Inquiry science is vital

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Fired Up About Energy

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Physical Science
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Virtual Sungazing

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STC Literacy Series™: Rocks and Minerals

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Transforming Science Education

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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?

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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Education
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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Grade 5
Grade 6
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Grade 8
Education
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Space Hitchhikers: The ESPA Ring

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Earth & Space Science
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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Education
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Aerospace Corporation Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Using Thermometer Strips

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Life Science
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Education
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Keep it Balanced

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Grade 5
Grade 6
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Grade 8
Life Science
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Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

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Earth & Space Science