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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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STC Assessment Guide: Chemical Tests

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Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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Physical Science
Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module
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Don't Call Me Extinct Podcasting Module

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC-Secondary™: Researching the Sun-Earth-Moon System

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Earth & Space Science
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Earth & Space Science
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Vaccines! How can we use science to help our community make decisions about vaccines?

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Sound– Lesson 10: Changing the Pitch by Changing the Tension

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Physical Science
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LASER i3 PLCs and Online Resources

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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Accessibility and Inclusion Workbook

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Floating and Sinking– Making a Sinker Float

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Glider Guide

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Earth & Space Science
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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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U.S. Space Force Supra Coder Program

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Weather Lab

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

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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals, 3rd Edition

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

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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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Expedition: Insects

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This is not space camp': Watch how recruits train for US Space Force

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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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