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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Earth & Space Science
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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Education
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Curriculum

What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence– Investigating Fungi

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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Keep it Balanced

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Life Science
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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: What can we Learn from Lion Poop?

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Earth As Art

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Sustainability
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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Air Force Legacy

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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Grade 5
Grade 6
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Grade 8
Education
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Curriculum

HOW CAN WE IDENTIFY MATERIALS BASED ON THEIR PROPERTIES?

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Kenny Harris, Senior Project Engineer - STEM Literacy Project

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Education
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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Earth & Space Science
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USDA Forest Service Module

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Sustainability
A close up view of the James Webb Space Telescope's gold hexoganal primary mirror.
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James Webb Space Telescope STEM Toolkit

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Milky Way Explorer

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Earth & Space Science
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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
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Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Space Mission Operations

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Grade 1
Grade 2
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Grade 4
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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Earth & Space Science
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Curriculum

How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Earth & Space Science