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Weather Lab

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Stories of Women in STEM: Symbiosis

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

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

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Physical Science
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Keep it Balanced

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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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

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

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

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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

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Showbiz Safari

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PROTEGIENDO A LES BALLENAS

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Build Your Own Touch Screen Stylus

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive? المجتمعات المستدامة! كيف يمكننا مساعدة مجتمعنا على الازدهار؟

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Engineering Design
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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

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