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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Student Notebooking– Add an Envelope

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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STC Planners

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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Physical Science
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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Astrophysicist Explains Dark Matter and 4 other Cosmic Phenomena

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Student Notebooking– Tools: Using a Lab Report Writing Wheel

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Build and use a simple spectroscope

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Delilah Nunez, Systems Director, ESS Ground and Integration - STEM Literacy Project

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STC Literacy Series™: Land and Water

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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Rainforest Protector

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STC Assessment Guide: Soils

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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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Kindergarten
Life Science