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

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Earth & Space Science
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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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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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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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Astrophysicist Answers YouTube's James Webb question

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Title screen for the educational life science game, Morphy.
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Morphy

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Life Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Comparing and Measuring

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Falling 101

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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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Sustainability
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LASER i3 in Houston

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Education
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Live from NOIRLab

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Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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STC Assessment Guide: Plant Growth and Development

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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Developing User Confidence & Engagement with New Technologies

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: The Power of Community

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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: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Physical Science
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Disaster Detector

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Earth & Space Science
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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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Kindergarten
Life Science
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science