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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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NASA eClips: Careers at NASA - More than just astronauts

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

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STC Literacy Series™: Electric Circuits

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STC Secondary: Working with Motors and Simple Machines

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Physical Science
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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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Space Force Recruiting Site

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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Animal Studies– Materials and Organizations

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Orbital Mechanics

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Explore Smithsonian: What Internal Adaptations do Pandas Have to Eat Bamboo?

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STC Literacy Series™: Solids and Liquids

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National Science Foundation and National Solar Observatory Google Classrooms

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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

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Digital Initiatives in STEM Education

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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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How Does Energy Move from One Object to Another?

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This is not space camp': Watch how recruits train for US Space Force

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Spirit of St. Louis
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STCMS™: Energy, Forces, and Motion

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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How Can We Keep Land From Washing Away?

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STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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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: Rocks and Minerals Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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