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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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Milky Way Explorer

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Student Notebooking– Table of Contents

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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STC Secondary: Working with Motors and Simple Machines

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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Introduction to Moon Trees

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Orbital Mechanics

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Un Problema De Peso

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Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Science: A Work in Progress

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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Case Statement

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STC Literacy Series™: Soils

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

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U.S. Space Force Commercial: Space Is Hard

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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Gravity

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Music Time

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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Storm Smart

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