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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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U.S. Space Force Supra Coder Program

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Earth & Space Science
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Food! How Do We Ensure Good Nutrition for All?

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Grade 6
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High School
Sustainability
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Attack the Knack

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Education
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NASA STEM Engagement YouTube channel

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Earth & Space Science
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NASA's Women in STEM

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

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Education
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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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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STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Inside RAF Fylingdales: The Ballistic Missile Warning Base | Forces TV

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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Podcast: Ticket to Space

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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Grade 6
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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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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Life Science
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Sound– Lesson 6: Vibrations We Can't See

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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2-Body Equation of Motion

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Earth & Space Science
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Student Notebooking– Keeping a Teacher Book

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Education
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How Can We Change an Object’s Motion?

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STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Be An Explorer!

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Fiction

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Education
Sustainability
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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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science