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Explore the World of the Small: Measuring in Nanometers

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Physical Science
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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Explore Smithsonian: Dr. Avi Loeb - Jr. Professor of Science

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Physical Science
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Engineering Batteries

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Glider Guide

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Earth & Space Science
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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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

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Life Science
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Light Up the Cave

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Physical Science
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Physical Science
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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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

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Habitats

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Vaccines! How can we use science to help our community make decisions about vaccines?

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

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

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Weather Lab

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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

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Earth & Space Science
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¡Mosquito! ¿Cómo podemos garantizar la salud para todos contra las enfermedades transmitidas por los mosquitos?

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