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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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U.S. Space Force Commercial: Space Is Hard

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Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Sustainability
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PROTECTING WHALES

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Grade 3
Life Science
Sustainability
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Rainforest Protector

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Introduction to Moon Trees

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Grade 4
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Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Lisa Sedares, Project Leader JPSS Flight and Ground Projects - STEM Literacy Project

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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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Grade 7
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Working in groups

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Life Science
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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Earth & Space Science
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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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English Learners in STEM: Interactive Graphic Organizer and Mix & Match

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Education
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NOAA Science on a Sphere

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Earth & Space Science
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Trait Tracker

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Plants and Animals Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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Terita Norton, Electrical Engineer and Systems Director - STEM Literacy Project

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
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Life Science
Sustainability
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Space Force STEM Activities

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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Light Up the Cave

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Home on the Range

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away?

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Grade 2
Engineering Design
Sustainability