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

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

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

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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

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STC Program: Light Unit Kit

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Rocks and Minerals– Creating Take Home Field Guides

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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Motion and Design– Lesson 1: Designing Vehicles: Getting Started

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounds, and Elements– Organization!

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Light Up the Cave

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

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STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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STC Secondary: Working with Motors and Simple Machines

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Investigating Circuit Design– Generating Electric Energy

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Soils– Organizing the Distribution Center

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STC Secondary: Exploring the Nature of Light

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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?
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How Can We Light Our Way In The Dark?

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Soils– Using Alpha Boxes

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

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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