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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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

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Grade 3
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Aerospace Corporation Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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U.S. Space Force Commercial: Space Is Hard

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Education
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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Space Force Recruiting Site

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Exploring Careers @ NASA for Students

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STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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Grade 3
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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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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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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Using Weather Maps

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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Earth Observation User Case: Using Landsat to Connect Space to Village

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Sustainability
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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Joint Polar Orbiting Weather Satellites

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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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Grade 6
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High School
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Explore Smithsonian: What Internal Adaptations do Pandas Have to Eat Bamboo?

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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How much corn could DKIST pop if DKIST could pop corn?

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STC Assessment Guide: Microworlds

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Grade 4
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Be An Explorer!

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