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Penguin Protection

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Life Science
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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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Engineering Design
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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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

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Sustainability
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Yuck! That Tastes Terrible: Discovering a Unique Genetic Trait

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Pick Your Plate! Guía Global de Nutrición

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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Explore Smithsonian: How Are Optical Instruments Tested Before Space Flight?

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Earth & Space Science
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Mosquito! How Can We Ensure Health For All From Mosquito-borne Diseases?

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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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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Disaster Detector

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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Sustainability
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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Physical Science
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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Grade 1
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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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
Sustainability
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Earth & Space Science
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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Engineering Design
Sustainability
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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Grade 6
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Sustainability
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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Earth & Space Science