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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Case Statement

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Electric Circuits– Making a Filament

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Student Notebooking– Tools: Using a Lab Report Writing Wheel

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Other Surface Features

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Floating and Sinking– Making a Sinker Float

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Sound– Notebooking

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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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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Sound– Lesson 6: Vibrations We Can't See

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Teaching ELL Students– Small Group Work

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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

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Impact of Professional Development for Science Teachers

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can Electricity Correct a Telescope in Outer Space?

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Organization!

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LASER i3 in NC

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