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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Earth & Space Science

Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

Earth & Space Science

Cover of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom teacher guide with a blue background and 12 images in circles with bicyclists, magnets, and a tire swing

How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

Physical Science

Sound– Lesson 6: Vibrations We Can't See

Physical Science

STC Program: Catastrophic Events Unit Kit

Earth & Space Science

STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

Physical Science

Floating and Sinking– Weighing Floaters and Sinkers

Physical Science

Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Physical Science

Cover of the Climate action guide with an imag of Earth from space

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

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Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

High School

Earth & Space Science

Sustainability

Grade 4 earth and space science teachers guide cover

How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

Earth & Space Science

Cover of Un problema de peso with photos of backpacks

Un Problema De Peso

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Grade 5

Physical Science

Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Earth & Space Science

Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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Earth & Space Science

STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

Earth & Space Science

How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?

Physical Science

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

Physical Science

Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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Physical Science

Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 4: Heat Transfer and the Movement of Air

Earth & Space Science

Title screen for the educational kindergarten game, Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Grade 1

Kindergarten

Physical Science

Title screen for the educational earth science game, Disaster Detector.

Disaster Detector

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Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Earth & Space Science

Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Convection Current in the Air

Earth & Space Science

Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

Earth & Space Science

Title screen of the educational physical science game, BumperDucks

BumperDucks

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Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Physical Science

Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features: Don't Hurry the Slurry

Earth & Space Science

Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

Earth & Space Science

Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

Earth & Space Science

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

Earth & Space Science

Floating and Sinking– What Do We Know About Floating and Sinking?

Physical Science

Ecosystems– Lesson 2: Setting up the Terrarium

Earth & Space Science

STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

Earth & Space Science