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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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The cover of A Weighty Problem grade 5 teacher guide with a collage of pictures depicting hiking gear, girls in science class, a boy hiking and a scale with a water and powder mixture.
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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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Sustainability
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Penguin Protection

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Grade 1
Life Science
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Earth & Space Science
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Delilah Nunez, Systems Director, ESS Ground and Integration - STEM Literacy Project

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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science
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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 1 Capstone Video

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STC-Secondary™: Studying the Development and Reproduction of Organisms

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
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Engineering Circuits

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Grade 8
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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
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NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Organization!

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Exploring Careers @ NASA for Students

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Earth & Space Science
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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Education
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¡BIOTECNOLOGÍA! ¿Cómo podemos crear un futuro sostenible usando labiotecnología de forma ética?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Earth & Space Science
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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Education
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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Sugar Simulation

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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Education
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools

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Education
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Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Life Science
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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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Earth & Space Science
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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Education