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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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LASER i3 in North Carolina

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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

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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Time: It’s Like, So Deep

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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LASER i3 in Houston

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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

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LASER i3 in NC

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Make it Rain!

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Un Problema De Peso

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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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

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Fired Up About Energy

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