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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
Circular logo with a navy blue globe in the center and a ring of puzzle pieces around the globe. The puzzle pieces are all shades of blue and have white icons in them. The icons are a plant, telescope, rocket, robotic arm, book, flask, and  shield with a satellite.
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Space Career Resource Guide

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A black rectangle with a man on the left side and in illustration of an array of hexagonal gold mirrors and text saying Webb Space Telescope.
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Astrophysicist Answers YouTube's James Webb question

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The Protecting Whales teacher guide cover with a collage of images showing a mother and baby humpback whale, a whale fluke in front of a military ship, a whale fluke, and a whale fluke in front of a cargo ship.
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PROTECTING WHALES

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Attack the Knack

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Dressed to Protect

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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Styling Sun Safety

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Falling 101

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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Expedition: Insects

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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change Building a Sustainable Mindset
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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change | Building a Sustainable Mindset

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Using Thermometer Strips

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English Learners in STEM: Realia Wall and Sentence Frames

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Tales of the modern astronomer

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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark? Teacher Guide cover
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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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