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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Earth & Space Science
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This is not space camp': Watch how recruits train for US Space Force

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Whale Protection Corps

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Life Science
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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
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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¡Mosquito! ¿Cómo podemos garantizar la salud para todos contra las enfermedades transmitidas por los mosquitos?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Space Force STEM Activities

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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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NOAA Science on a Sphere

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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Life Science
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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Life Science
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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Hands-on science and non-English speakers

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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High School
Sustainability
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Laser i3 in Action

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Education
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2-Body Equation of Motion

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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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Grade 3
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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Balancing and Weighing Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Webcast

DCPS Resources and Strategic Plan to Address More Accessible and Inclusive Learning

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Physical Science
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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Education
Curriculum

STC Program: Microworlds Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Literacy Series™: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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Anemometer Energy!

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Engineering Design
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Journey to the Sun

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