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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Why Invest in STEM?

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

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Case Statement

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Why Right Brained is Wrong…Brained

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Attack the Knack

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Glider Guide

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

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

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Science: A Work in Progress

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools

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Building Networks in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Focus on the Stuff

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