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Storm Smart

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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

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PROTECTING WHALES

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Weather Lab

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PROTEGIENDO A LES BALLENAS

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

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Home on the Range

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Glider Guide

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¡Biodiversidad! ¿Cómo podemos equilibrar las necesidades de las personas con las necesidades de otros seres vivos?

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can a Greenhouse Use Technology to Meet the Needs of Different Types of Plants?

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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