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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?

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STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Orbit Types

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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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LASER i3 in Houston

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Space Weather

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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STC Literacy Series™: Experiments with Plants, Pack of 8

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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

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Magnet Motion

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STC Literacy Series™: Magnets and Motors, Pack of 8

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NASA eClips: Careers at NASA - More than just astronauts

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FAA : Commercial Space 101

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Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of Landsat (Ladies of Landsat)

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Climate Resilience!

Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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