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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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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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Everyday Energy

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Engineering Design
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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Teaching ELL Students– Small Group Work

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Nuclear Frontiers

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STCMS™: Genes and Molecular Machines

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Chemistry
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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Experiments with Plants Unit Kit

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Simulating Sutures

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Student Notebooking– Keeping a Teacher Book

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NOAA Educator Opportunities

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Kindergarten
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¡Food! ¿Cómo podemos garantizar una buena nutrició para todos?

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Sustainability
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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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Live from NOIRLab

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Animal Studies– Materials Management

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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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How much corn could DKIST pop if DKIST could pop corn?

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Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Space Transportation Careers

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Spirit of St. Louis
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STCMS™: Energy, Forces, and Motion

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Physical Science
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How Can We Keep Land From Washing Away?

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Morphy

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Inquiry science is the foundation

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