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Space Weather and Earth's Aurora

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Explore Smithsonian: What can we Learn from Lion Poop?

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Life Science
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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Ask an Expert -- The Corona Spy Satellite

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Earth & Space Science
America's First Food Spy Podcasting Module
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America's First Food Spy Podcasting Module

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STC Program: Balancing and Weighing Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Tales of the modern astronomer

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring the World Set

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Kindergarten
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Cells In Space: Helping Astronauts and Injured Soldiers

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Curriculum

STC Program: Rocks and Minerals, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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Grade 5
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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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STC Assessment Guide: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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STC Assessment Guide: Sound

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Life Science
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Milky Way Explorer

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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

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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Physical Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Experiments with Plants

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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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Kindergarten
Life Science
Sustainability
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Ocean X Climate Summit

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Curriculum

How Does Energy Move from One Object to Another?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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Magnetism - Defending Our Planet, Defining The Cosmos

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