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STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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Physical Science
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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Physical Science
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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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NOAA Data in the Classroom

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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Department of Education Learning with NASA is Out of this World

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Space Environment

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Join the U.S. Space Force

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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Artemis I STEM Learning Pathway

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How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Physical Science
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Live from NOIRLab

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Electric Circuits– Making a Filament

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Beats and Banjos

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Space Dynamics Lab STEM K-12

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Department of Energy STEM Opportunities and Resources

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Physical Science
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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Separating Solutes (Preparation for Lesson)

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering

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Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals

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Spin Cycle: Training for High G Flying

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