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An artistic rendering of a spacecraft with grey body and solar panels.
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Spacecraft Subsystems

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Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Are Optical Instruments Tested Before Space Flight?

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Earth & Space Science
Man in camouflage uniform that says US Space force
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Join the U.S. Space Force

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Earth & Space Science
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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Life Science
A blue sky with a rocket launching vertically with white smoke beneath it
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Your Place In Space Career Profiles

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Earth & Space Science
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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Ecosystems

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?
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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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Grade 4
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Grade 6
Illustration of the earth from space and a orbit around it.
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Conservation of Energy & Momentum

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Earth & Space Science
What is Our Evidence That We Live On A Changing Earth?
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What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
Grade 4 earth and space science teachers guide cover
Curriculum

How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
Webcast

Developing User Confidence & Engagement with New Technologies

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The yellow cover of a kindergarten engineering teachers guide
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How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
A blue sky with a white rocket launching
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Air Force Civilian Careers

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
Man standing at a desk giving a lecture
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A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Professional Development Live

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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Living Materials Order Sheet, Microworlds

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Curriculum

STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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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Curriculum

How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
Earth & Space Science
Cover of the Cool to Cary activity with three different designed cups.
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Cool to Carry

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Grade 3
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STC Literacy Series™: Chemical Tests

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