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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Chemistry
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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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Earth & Space Science
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Investigating Circuit Design– Generating Electric Energy

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Physical Science
An astronaut in a spacesuit on a spacewalk.
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The U.S. Army in Space today and in the future

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Earth & Space Science
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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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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Earth & Space Science
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Sound– Lesson 6: Vibrations We Can't See

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Physical Science
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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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21st CCLC Summer Symposium Plenary, "Girls in STEM" featuring NASA women.

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Earth & Space Science
Webcast

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

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Aerospace Corporation Careers

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Earth & Space Science
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Time: It’s Like, So Deep

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Education
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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Education
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Weather Lab

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Earth & Space Science
How Can Animals Use their Senses to Communicate
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How Can Animals Use their Senses to Communicate?

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Grade 4
Life Science
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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Grade 3 Life Science Cover
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Astrophysicist Answers YouTube's James Webb question

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STC Assessment Guide: Organisms

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Curriculum

How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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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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Kepler's Laws

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Earth & Space Science
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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow?

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Grade 1
Life Science
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Space Career Resource Guide

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