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Orbital Mechanics

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Animal Studies– Materials and Organizations

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Ecosystems– Lesson 2: Setting up the Terrarium

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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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STC Secondary: Investigating Digestion and Motion

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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The Impact of LASER i3

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Why Invest in STEM?

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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

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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
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Penguin Protection

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Grade 1
Life Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Fiction

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Beats and Banjos

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Engineering Design
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Sound– Lesson 8: Making a Model Eardrum

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Physical Science
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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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Anemometer Energy!

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STC Literacy Series™: Plant Growth and Development

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Grade 3
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Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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High School
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Storm Smart

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Earth & Space Science
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Space Weather

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Lycée Sainte Marie Bastide Capstone Video

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STEM Education for Social Good

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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Air Force Civilian Careers

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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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