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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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Electric Circuits– Making a Filament

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U.S. Space Force: Make History :30 Commercial

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Storm Smart

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STC Program: Properties of Matter Unit Kit

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Space Junk Around Earth

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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow?

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Engineering Circuits

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Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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America's First Food Spy Podcasting Module

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What is Our Evidence That We Live On A Changing Earth?
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What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Magnetism - Defending Our Planet, Defining The Cosmos

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Changing Earth

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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