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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 3: Learning More About Caterpillars

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 1 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Animal Studies– Observing Millipedes More Closely

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 2: Caring for Caterpillars

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

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Animal Studies–Science Vocabulary

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Tami's Tower: Let's Think About Engineering

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Showbiz Safari

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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Morphy

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Explore Smithsonian: What Internal Adaptations do Pandas Have to Eat Bamboo?

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Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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Animal Studies– Materials Management

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 8: Observing the Crysalis

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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?
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How Do Living Things Stay Safe And Grow?

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Plant Growth and Development–Getting a Handle on Your Bee

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Aww Snap! a Snapdragon Study

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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PROTECTING WHALES

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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Explore Smithsonian: How Does a Curator of Great Cats Monitor the Health of Individual Lions in a Pride?

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Fiction

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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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