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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals, 3rd Edition

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Collage of illustrations of the Earth, the Sun, and satellites
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NOAA Satellite and Information Service Infographics

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Earth & Space Science
How Can We Map Land and Water on Earth?
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How Can We Map Land and Water On Earth?

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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Cover of Biodiversity! guide in Spanish
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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Life Science
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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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Life Science
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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Ecosystems– Material Consideration

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Earth & Space Science
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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Image of the cover for Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Food! How do we ensure good nutrition for all?
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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Promising Practices for Online Learning

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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers

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Title screen for the educational life science game, Morphy.
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Morphy

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

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Literacy Series™: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Shrinking Sutures activity cover
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Shrinking Sutures

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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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Unified Geologic Map of the Moon

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Explore Smithsonian: How Does a Curator of Great Cats Monitor the Health of Individual Lions in a Pride?

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Development and Reproduction– Wisconsin Fast Plants Beginning the Cycle

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Life Science
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STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Physical Science
LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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STC Program: Experiments with Plants Unit Kit

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