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

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High School
Sustainability
Curriculum

STC Program: Properties of Matter Unit Kit

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Curriculum

STC Program: Light Unit Kit

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Grade 6
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Physical Science
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Grade 2
Life Science
Sustainability
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STC Program: Weather Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten
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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Forces and Motion Two-Use Unit Kit

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring Plants and Animals Two-Use Unit Kit

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Properties of Matter Unit

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Chemistry
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STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Physical Science
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STCMS™: Matter and Its Interactions

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Chemistry
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STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Kindergarten
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STC Secondary: Exploring Respiration and Circulation

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Life Science
What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?
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What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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Home on the Range

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Life Science
Sustainability
Curriculum

STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 5
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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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STC Program: Soils Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Kindergarten
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STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Physical Science
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STCMS™: Structure and Function

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Life Science
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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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

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Kindergarten
Sustainable Communities
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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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

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STCMS™: Ecosystems and Their Interactions

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Life Science
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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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High School
Sustainability
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STC Secondary: Investigating Digestion and Motion

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Life Science
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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration (2018)

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Earth & Space Science
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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High School
Sustainability