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PROTECTING WHALES

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Unified Geologic Map of the Moon

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | October

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Sustainability
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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Storm Smart

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STC Planners

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

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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Physical Science
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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Physical Science
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Podcast: Ticket to Space

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Will Santos, Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer - STEM Literacy Project

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Cool to Carry

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Life Science
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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Impacting student learning

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Department of Agriculture Moon Tree Scientists

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STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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U.S. Space Force: Make History :30 Commercial

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Harvard-MIT Science Research Mentoring Program

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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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