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How Can We Use Patterns To Predict Motion?

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Make it Rain!

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Teaching ELL Students– Small Group Work

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Mini Golf Motion

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English Learners in STEM: Interactive Graphic Organizer and Mix & Match

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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How to Best Support Your Child’s Science Learning in the Time of COVID-19

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

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Anyone with a Question Can Have a STEM2D Career

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
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How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?

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STC Secondary: Experimenting with Forces and Motion

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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?
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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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Student Notebooking– Table of Contents

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STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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STC Program: Electrical Energy and Circuit Design Unit Kit

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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change Building a Sustainable Mindset
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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change | Building a Sustainable Mindset

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Exploring Properties of Matter– Surface Gravity

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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