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Beats and Banjos

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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Make it Rain!

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Weather Widget

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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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FAA : Commercial Space 101

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Everyday Energy

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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Kindergarten
Life Science
Sustainability
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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How Are Optical Instruments Tested Before Space Flight?

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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Keep it Balanced

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Life Science
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Student Notebooking– Table of Contents

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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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Exploring Careers @ NASA for Students

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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Your Place In Space Career Profiles

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Other Surface Features

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Physical Science
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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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