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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Why Invest in STEM?

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Why Right Brained is Wrong…Brained

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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LASER i3 Across 3 Regions

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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LASER i3 in Houston

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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Disaster Detector

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

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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Earth & Space Science
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Attack the Knack

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LASER i3 in North Carolina

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency Mapping Moments: Lunar Module Simulator

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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