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

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Un Problema De Peso

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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Fired Up About Energy

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

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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Mousetrap Car

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Falling 101

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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Rainy Day Fabrics

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