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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring the World Set

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
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Robert Latta, Aerospace Engineer

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Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Grade 3
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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Education
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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?
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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
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An Integrated Approach to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) in STEM

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STC Assessment Guide: Magnets and Motors

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Air Force Civilian Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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How much corn could DKIST pop if DKIST could pop corn?

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Why Right Brained is Wrong…Brained

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

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Education
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Education
Curriculum

STC Program: Organisms - From Macro to Micro Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Earth & Space Science
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How Does Energy Move from One Object to Another?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Microworlds

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
Curriculum

How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Space Transportation Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Life Science
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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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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Education
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Everyday Energy

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Rainy Day Fabrics

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Earth & Space Science