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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

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STCMS™: Genes and Molecular Machines

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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Argos Education

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DCPS Resources and Strategic Plan to Address More Accessible and Inclusive Learning

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Teen Astronomy Cafe

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Floating and Sinking– What Do We Know About Floating and Sinking?

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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

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U.S. Space Force: Origins

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Space Mission Operations

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STC Literacy Series™: Plant Growth and Development

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Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program

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How Can We Glide Like a Squirrel?

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Inquiry science is the foundation

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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Life Science
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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Women in Aviation and Space History

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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Physical Science
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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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Transforming Science Education

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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Forces and Motion

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Physical Science
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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Newton's Laws

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

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Glider Guide

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Magnetism - Defending Our Planet, Defining The Cosmos

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