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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Which Force Is With You? A Motion and Design Lesson

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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion? Grade 3 Physical Science Trainer Guide

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

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Sugar Simulation

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Physical Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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PROTECTING WHALES

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

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Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game

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Weather Lab

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Morphy

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Habitats Grade 3 Engineering Trainer Guide

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

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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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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Dr. Drew, Density, & Diffusion: Dr. Charles Richard Drew Giving Life Through Blood Research

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

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

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Swing Along with a Pendulum: Clocking a Second

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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition

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Unbalanced Forces Grade 3 Physical Science Trainer Guide

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PROTEGIENDO A LES BALLENAS

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

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