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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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Earth & Space Science
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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Kindergarten
How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
Johannes Kepler
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Kepler's Laws

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Earth & Space Science
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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 14: Discovering that Butterflies are Insects

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Impacting student learning

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Grade 5
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Education
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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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STC Assessment Guide: Comparing and Measuring

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Grade 5
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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Education
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Department of Labor My Next Move - Explore Occupations

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Earth & Space Science
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Robert Latta, Aerospace Engineer

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Earth & Space Science
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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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Education
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PROTEGIENDO A LES BALLENAS

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Grade 3
Life Science
Sustainability
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Expedition: Insects

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Grade 3
Grade 4
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Life Science
Sustainability
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Anyone with a Question Can Have a STEM2D Career

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Education
Curriculum

How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
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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Curriculum

How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Smithsonian literacy materials

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Earth & Space Science
Title of the Includes sourcebook with the Smithsonian Science Education Center, NSF, and Howard University logos
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Providing STEM Education to Underserved and Vulnerable Populations PowerPoint

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