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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Sound– Notebooking

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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STC-Secondary™: Researching the Sun-Earth-Moon System

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Teaching English Language Learning Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?

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STC Assessment Guide: Food Chemistry

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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Astralgeology - Planets and Moons

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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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Home on the Range

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Inquiry science is vital

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Hands-on science and non-English speakers

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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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Robert Latta, Aerospace Engineer

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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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USDA Forest Service Module

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

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Ecosystems– Material Consideration

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

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How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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