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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need? Grade 5 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
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STC Program: Sound Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Grade 2
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Grade 5
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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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NASA's Sustainable Aviation STEM Toolkit

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Earth & Space Science
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STC Assessment Guide: Magnets and Motors

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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
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360 Photos

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Distance Learning and Digital Resources from the Smithsonian

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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Accessibility & Inclusion Workbook cover
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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Accessibility and Inclusion Workbook

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Education
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Astrophysicist Explains first James Webb images

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Education
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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Transforming Science Education

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STC Literacy Series™: Balancing and Weighing

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Grade 1
Grade 2
Kindergarten
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STC Literacy Series™: Magnets and Motors, Pack of 8

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Grade 5
Grade 6
LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Aurora Public Schools

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STC Assessment Guide: Solids and Liquids

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Grade 1
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Kindergarten
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Building Networks in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Education