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

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STC Program: Magnets and Motors Unit Kit

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Floating and Sinking– Which Things Float? Which Things Sink?

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STC–Kindergarten™: Exploring My Weather Two-Use Unit Kit

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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STC Program: Food Chemistry Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Living Materials Order Sheet, Microworlds

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STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Storm Smart

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STC Literacy Series™: Changes

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Inegration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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Rocks and Minerals– Incorporating Literacy

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Sound– Lesson 6: Vibrations We Can't See

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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Floating and Sinking– Making a Sinker Float

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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion? Grade 3 Physical Science Trainer Guide

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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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Animal Studies– Materials Management

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Sound– Lesson 1: Thinking about Sound

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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Sound– Lesson 2: How Sound Travels

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Ecosystems– Lesson 2: Setting up the Terrarium

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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STC Program: Plant Growth and Development Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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

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STC Program: Organisms Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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