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Science: A Work in Progress

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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Astrophysicist Explains Dark Matter and 4 other Cosmic Phenomena

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Laser i3 in Action

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Ecosystems– Material Consideration

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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Artemis Camp Experience

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Channel Challenge!

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Keep it Balanced

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 2 Capstone Video

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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Department of Labor My Next Move - Explore Occupations

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STC Assessment Guide: Microworlds

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Mission to the Moon Model

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Distance Learning and Digital Resources from the Smithsonian

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 4: Heat Transfer and the Movement of Air

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