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

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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Sustainability
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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?
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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Earth & Space Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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

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Earth & Space Science
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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Physical Science
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Inside RAF Fylingdales: The Ballistic Missile Warning Base | Forces TV

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An Integrated Approach to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) in STEM

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FAA : Commercial Space 101

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Case Statement

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Fired Up About Energy

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Physical Science
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Spacecraft Subsystems

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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Life Science
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Delilah Nunez, Systems Director, ESS Ground and Integration - STEM Literacy Project

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Title screen for the interactive e-Book, Expedition: Insects
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Expedition: Insects

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Spaceports by State

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Showbiz Safari

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Whale Protection Corps

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

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Life Science
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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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The cover of A Weighty Problem grade 5 teacher guide with a collage of pictures depicting hiking gear, girls in science class, a boy hiking and a scale with a water and powder mixture.
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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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