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Transforming Science Education

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Water Works

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Engineering Design
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What Do Plants And Animals Need To Live?

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Kindergarten
Life Science
Sustainability
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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Lycée Vaucanson and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Team

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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Comparing and Measuring, 2nd Edition

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Grade 1
Life Science
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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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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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NASA eClips: Careers at NASA - More than just astronauts

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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Space Force STEM Activities

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STC Literacy Series™: Animal Studies

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Life Science
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STC Literacy Series™: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Live from NOIRLab

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NASA's Women in STEM

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Inquiry science is the foundation

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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STC Literacy Series™: Technology of Paper, Pack of 8

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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten
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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 2 Capstone Video

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

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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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Kindergarten
Life Science
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Life Science
Sustainability
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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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