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Transforming Science Education

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Increases in student achivement

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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STC Program: Light Unit Kit

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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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Music Time

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STC Literacy Series™: Chemical Tests

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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Animal Studies– Materials and Organizations

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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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STC Program: Microworlds Two-Use Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Aurora Public Schools

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

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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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Earth Optimism Indonesia TV | Earth Optimism Education Series

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STC Literacy Series™: Solids and Liquids

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Summit: Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 1 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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