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STC Literacy Series™: Rocks and Minerals

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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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Electric Circuits– Making a Filament

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Weather Widget

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Students can’t wait for science!

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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Showbiz Safari

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IDEAS in STEM: Building Relationships

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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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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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 4: Heat Transfer and the Movement of Air

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Using Weather Maps

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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