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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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High School
Sustainability
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Commercial Space Data

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Convection Current in the Air

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Earth & Space Science
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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Transforming Science Education

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
Cover of COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide
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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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Light Up the Cave

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Kindergarten
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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Animal Studies

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Remote Sensing Classroom

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Earth & Space Science
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Air Force Legacy

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Anyone with a Question Can Have a STEM2D Career

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: The Power of Community

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Nuclear Frontiers

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Earth & Space Science
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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Falling 101

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Physical Science
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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away?

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Grade 2
Engineering Design
Sustainability
Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science
Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September