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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
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Sunlight on the National Mall

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Grade 1
Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Electricity, Waves, and Information Transfer

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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Grade 5
Engineering Design
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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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Grade 5
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Provide Energy to Meet Diverse Needs?

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Grade 4
Engineering Design
Sustainability
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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Grade 1
Engineering Design
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Sugar Simulation

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Grade 5
Physical Science
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How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?

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Grade 3
Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration (2018)

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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STC Secondary: Investigating Circuit Design

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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STC-Secondary™: Exploring Planetary Systems

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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STC Program: Electrical Energy and Circuit Design Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
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Physical Science
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
What is Our Evidence That We Live On A Changing Earth?
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What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science
What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?
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What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Change An Object's Motion?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Light Up the Cave

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Grade 1
Physical Science
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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
Curriculum

STC Secondary: Understanding Weather and Climate

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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Glider Guide

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Earth & Space Science
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Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impacts on the atmosphere?

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
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STC Program: Catastrophic Events Unit Kit

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Earth & Space Science
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STC-Secondary™: Researching Optical Systems

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Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Physical Science