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Women in Aviation and Space History

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring the World Set

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Kindergarten
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STC Assessment Guide: Microworlds

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Education
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Curriculum

Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth & Space Science
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Orbit Types

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Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Grade 6
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Grade 8
Life Science
Sustainability
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STC Assessment Guide: Sound

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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Education
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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Grade 4
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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Engineering Design
Sustainability
Curriculum

STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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Education
Curriculum

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

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Curriculum

How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?
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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
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NOAA Data in the Classroom

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
Curriculum

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

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Morphy

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Grade 3
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Life Science
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“The kids learn from each other!”

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Earth & Space Science
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Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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Physical Science
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Working in groups

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Education
Webcast

Zero Barriers in STEM Education Summit: Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away?

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Grade 2
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Exploring Properties of Matter– Other Surface Features

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Does a Curator of Great Cats Monitor the Health of Individual Lions in a Pride?

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Grade 4
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Grade 6
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Life Science
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Curriculum

STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science