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Simulating Sutures

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STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: The Power of Community

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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Astrophysicist Answers YouTube's James Webb question

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features: Don't Hurry the Slurry

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Earth & Space Science
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PROTECTING WHALES

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NGA Explains: What is GPS?

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How Does Energy Move from One Object to Another?

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Physical Science
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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Transforming Science Education

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Introduction to Moon Trees

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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Music Time

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Inquiry science is the foundation

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Increases in student achivement

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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

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Exclusive: Get An Inside Look At The US Space Force

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Chill Out: Tiny Refrigerator Saves Hubble Camera

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Collège les Colliberts Group 2 Capstone Video

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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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STC Assessment Guide: Microworlds

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NOAA Data in the Classroom

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