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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Teaching ELL Students– Small Group Work

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Using Alphabet Box with Science Vocabulary)

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Kindergarten
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STC Literacy Series™: Magnets and Motors, Pack of 8

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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Kindergarten
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USDA Forest Service Module

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

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Chill Out: Tiny Refrigerator Saves Hubble Camera

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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

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Explore Smithsonian: What Internal Adaptations do Pandas Have to Eat Bamboo?

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STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten
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STC Program: Food Chemistry Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 2: Caring for Caterpillars

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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Accessibility and Inclusion Workbook

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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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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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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game

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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Physical Science
How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Physical Science
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Air Force K-12 Activities

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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