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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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Tami's Tower: Pensemos en la ingeniería

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Engineering Design
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Studying Soils: Claims and Evidence

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Earth & Space Science
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Changing Earth

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Grade 2
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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Grade 6
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Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Energy Grade 4 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Stop Soil From Washing Away?

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

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need? Grade 5 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Engineering Design
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How Can We Stop Land From Washing Away?

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Grade 2
Engineering Design
Sustainability
Curriculum

STCMS™: Earth's Dynamic Systems

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Classical Orbital Elements (COEs)

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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Earth & Space Science
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Rocks and Minerals– Organizing Minerals

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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Earth's Systems Grade 5 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Engineering Design
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Ouch! I Need a Bandage: Designing, Constructing, and Packaging a Bandage

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How Do Weather And Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
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Ecosystems– Material Consideration

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

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Engineering Design
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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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