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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Be An Explorer!

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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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

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Delilah Nunez, Systems Director, ESS Ground and Integration - STEM Literacy Project

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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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STC Literacy Series™: Technology of Paper, Pack of 8

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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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Physical Science
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Engineering Design
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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Student Notebooking– Table of Contents

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Plug-N-Play Satellites

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration (2018)

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 1 Capstone Video

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STC Planners

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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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BumperDucks

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Teaching English Language Learning Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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Tami's Tower: Pensemos en la ingeniería

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STC Literacy Series™: Measuring Time, Pack of 8

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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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Physical Science
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Spacecraft Subsystems

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
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