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

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Glider Guide

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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Pick Your Plate! Guía Global de Nutrición

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Mission to the Moon Model

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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¡BIOTECNOLOGÍA! ¿Cómo podemos crear un futuro sostenible usando labiotecnología de forma ética?

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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BumperDucks

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

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Habitats

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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