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How Can We Stop Soil From Washing Away?

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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Air Force K-12 Activities

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STC Literacy Series™: Animal Studies

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Transforming Science Education

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Air Force Civilian Careers

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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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Life Science
Sustainability
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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Physical Science
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Working in groups

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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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Sunlight on the National Mall

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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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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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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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Sound– Lesson 6: Vibrations We Can't See

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Physical Science
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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NOAA SciJinks: It’s All About the Weather

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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Earth & Space Science
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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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Explore Smithsonian: How Does a Curator of Great Cats Monitor the Health of Individual Lions in a Pride?

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Life Science
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Panel: Transforming STEM Education and Industry through an Accessibility Lens

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Simulating Sutures

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Save Weather Maps

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Kindergarten
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U.S. Space Force Supra Coder Program

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