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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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U.S. Space Force: Make History :30 Commercial

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

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Earth Observation User Case Study: Power of the Pixel - 1972 to 2021

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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STC Literacy Series™: Plant Growth and Development

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Climate Resilience!

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Cool to Carry

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Life Cycles of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis - Moving the Crysalis Properly

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Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | November

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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Storm Smart

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Earth Observation User Case: Using Landsat to Connect Space to Village

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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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STC Literacy Series™: Experiments with Plants, Pack of 8

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Kenny Harris, Senior Project Engineer - STEM Literacy Project

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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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Sustainability
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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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