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

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Build a CubeSat!

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Earth & Space Science
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Orbit Types

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

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Earth Observation Case Study: Using Landsat to Map Agricultural Yields and Irrigation

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STC-Secondary™: Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Grade 6
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High School
Life Science
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STC Secondary: Investigating Digestion and Motion

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Ecosystems

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Land and Water– Lesson 2 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Aurora Public Schools

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STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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Grade 6
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Life Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Life Science
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Keep it Balanced

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Life Science
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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

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Grade 3
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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Student Notebooking– Add an Envelope

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Light Up the Cave

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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"The training is fantastic!"

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Engineering Circuits

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Grade 8
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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Physical Science
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Be An Explorer!

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII)

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Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics

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Earth & Space Science
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U.S. Space Force Commercial: Space Is Hard

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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