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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 7: Hurricanes- Destructive Storms

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 2: Observing Rocks- How are They the Same and Different?

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Using Thermometer Strips

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Convection in the Mantle

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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How Can We Protect and Clean Earth's Water?

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

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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Weather Lab

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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Using Alphabet Box with Science Vocabulary)

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Explore Smithsonian: Dr. Avi Loeb - Jr. Professor of Science

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