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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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STC Literacy Series™: Magnets and Motors, Pack of 8

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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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An Introduction to Space Weather and the Space Weather Prediction Center

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive? المجتمعات المستدامة! كيف يمكننا مساعدة مجتمعنا على الازدهار؟

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High School
Sustainability
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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Exploring Careers @ NASA for Students

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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STC Program: Catastrophic Events Unit Kit

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

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Chemistry
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LASER i3 in North Carolina

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English Learners in STEM: Language Log

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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

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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Transforming Science Education

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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Filter Fun!

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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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Engineering Design
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NASA's Sustainable Aviation STEM Toolkit

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Plants and Animals Two-Use Unit Kit

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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