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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth & Space Science
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Spin Cycle: Training for High G Flying

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Sustainability
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Be An Explorer!

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STC Assessment Guide: Electric Circuits

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Styling Sun Safety

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Grade 1
Kindergarten
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Dressed to Protect

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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NASA Career Categories and Descriptions

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STC Assessment Guide: Experiments with Plants

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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Education
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Orbital Mechanics

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Department of Labor My Next Move - Explore Occupations

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Laser i3 in Action

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Education
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STC Program: Balancing and Weighing Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
Earth from space
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Space Law-What Laws are There in Space?

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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?

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Grade 3
Physical Science
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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Shrinking Sutures

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Organisms– Notebooking

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Earth & Space Science
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HOW CAN WE IDENTIFY MATERIALS BASED ON THEIR PROPERTIES?

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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