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Glider Guide Title Screen
App

Glider Guide

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
Composite image of stars from the Chandra X-ray Telescope
Video

Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Grade 3
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Earth & Space Science
Video

Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 4: Heat Transfer and the Movement of Air

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
Preview of the Smithsonian Science Education Centers info graphic on transforming science education
Resource

Transforming Science Education

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Webcast

IDEAS in STEM: Building Relationships

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Title screen of the educational physical science game, BumperDucks
Game

BumperDucks

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
Curriculum

How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Grade 1
Life Science
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
Curriculum

How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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Grade 2
Physical Science
The cover of grade 5 physical science teacher guide
Curriculum

How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?

Video

"The staff love the PD"

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microscopic image of a cell
Curriculum

STCMS™: Genes and Molecular Machines

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Grade 6
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Chemistry
Cover of Sustainable Communities guide in Spanish
Curriculum

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

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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High School
Sustainability
Resource

STC Literacy Series™: Changes

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Exploring Respiration and Circulation

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Grade 6
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Life Science
Cover of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom with yellow background and 12 images in circles with tiger stripes, insect, fossil, and animal crossing sign.
Curriculum

How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
Blue text that says my next move with the o of move being shaped like a compass with two orange arrows
Resource

Department of Labor My Next Move - Explore Occupations

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Earth & Space Science
Main screen for the educational earth science app, Weather Lab
App

Weather Lab

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Grade 5
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Earth & Space Science
Cover of Biodiversity guide with a photo of a coral reef and shoreling
Curriculum

Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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Grade 6
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High School
Life Science
Sustainability
Video

Inquiry science is the foundation

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Video

That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Education
Curriculum

STC Program: Ecosystems Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Video

Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Education
Video

Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Physical Science
Earth from space
Resource

Space Law-What Laws are There in Space?

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: The Life Cycle of Butterflies Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Video

Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Education
Title screen for the education life science game, Showbiz Safari
Game

Showbiz Safari

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Life Science
Sustainability
Video

Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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Education
Cover of the grade 1 earth and space science teacher's guide
Curriculum

How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
cover of Smihsonian Science for Global Goals Energy guide with solar panels, plants, wind turbines, and power lines.
Curriculum

Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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High School
Sustainability