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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Earth Resources and Observation Science Center Overview

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Earth & Space Science
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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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Education
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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Education
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Curriculum

How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Education
Curriculum

Climate Resilience!

Curriculum

STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Earth & Space Science
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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?
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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Webcast

Zero Barriers in STEM Education Summit: Keynote Address & Closing Remarks

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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Education
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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Curriculum

STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
Curriculum

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

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Kindergarten
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Anemometer Energy!

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Engineering Design
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Curriculum

Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impacts on the atmosphere?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
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Space Hitchhikers: The ESPA Ring

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Earth & Space Science
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Ecosystems– Material Consideration

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Program: The Technology of Paper Unit Kit

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Curriculum

STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Life Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Plant Growth and Development

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Education
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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STEM Education for Social Good

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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