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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Life Science
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Curriculum

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

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
Curriculum

STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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Webcast

DCPS Resources and Strategic Plan to Address More Accessible and Inclusive Learning

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Rocks and Minerals, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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Grade 5
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Explore Smithsonian: Dr. Avi Loeb - Jr. Professor of Science

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Education
What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?
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What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Education
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Light Up the Cave

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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Transforming Science Education

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Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Forces and Motion Two-Use Unit Kit

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Kindergarten
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Development and Reproduction– Wisconsin Fast Plants Beginning the Cycle

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Grade 6
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Grade 8
Life Science
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Introduction to Moon Trees

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Earth & Space Science
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Unified Geologic Map of the Moon

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Earth & Space Science
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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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Grade 6
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Video

Make it Rain!

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Education
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Students can’t wait for science!

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Earth & Space Science
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Animal Studies– Materials Management

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Life Science
Curriculum

How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
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The Impact of LASER i3

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Teacher Toolkit for sustainable Futures
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Futures! Curriculum Toolkit Resource Site

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STC Literacy Series™: Motion and Design

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Education
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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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Earth & Space Science
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Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals

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Earth & Space Science
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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Title screen for the educational kindergarten game, Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp
Game

Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Grade 1
Kindergarten
Physical Science