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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Grade 6
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Chemistry
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Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals

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Earth & Space Science
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Ecosystems– Material Consideration

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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Education
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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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Education
Sustainability
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United States Geological Survey's Eyes on Earth Podcast

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
What is Our Evidence That We Live On A Changing Earth?
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What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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High School
Sustainability
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Working with Motors and Simple Machines

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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National Air and Space Museum Educator Resources

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Earth & Space Science
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Space Force STEM Activities

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Earth & Space Science
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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Lycée Sainte Marie Bastide Capstone Video

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NOAA Science on a Sphere

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Smithsonian literacy materials

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Dressed to Protect

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Transforming Science Education

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Organization!

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Physical Science
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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Education
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth & Space Science
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English Learners in STEM: Realia Wall and Sentence Frames

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Education
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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Life Science
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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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NOAA Educator Opportunities

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Earth & Space Science
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Grade 4
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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten