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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Difficult Conversations in Extraordinary Times

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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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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change Building a Sustainable Mindset
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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change | Building a Sustainable Mindset

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LASER i3 in NC

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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

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Glider Guide

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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impacts on the atmosphere?

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

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Building Networks in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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