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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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“The kids learn from each other!”

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Filter Fun!

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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Earth & Space Science
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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer (2018)

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STC Assessment Guide: Comparing and Measuring

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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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Inside RAF Fylingdales: The Ballistic Missile Warning Base | Forces TV

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STC Assessment Guide: Changes

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 3: Learning More about Rocks

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How Can Animals Use their Senses to Communicate
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How Can Animals Use their Senses to Communicate?

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Life Science
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Chemical Reactions in Action

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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Fired Up About Energy

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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom

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Channel Challenge!

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Nirav Patel, Geospatial Data Scientist

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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Sun STEM Toolkit

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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