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

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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STC Literacy Series™: Weather

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Join the U.S. Space Force

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STC Program: Food Chemistry Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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U.S. Space Force Supra Coder Program

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STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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Orbital Mechanics

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

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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Gravity

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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DCPS Resources and Strategic Plan to Address More Accessible and Inclusive Learning

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Showbiz Safari

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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