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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Stories of Women of Color in STEM

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LASER i3 PLCs and Online Resources

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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LASER i3 in Houston

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Attack the Knack

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LASER i3 in NC

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Laser i3 in Action

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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Make it Rain!

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impacts on the atmosphere?

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Grade 6
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High School
Earth & Space Science
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Explore Smithsonian: How Do Astronomers See the Invisible Parts of the Universe?

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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

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