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

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PROTECTING WHALES

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STC Program: Floating and Sinking Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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COSIP.TV: ¡COVID-19! ¿Cómo puedo protegerme a mí mismo y a los demás?

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others? NGSS-Aligned Teacher Companion Guide

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STC Program: Food Chemistry Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 7: Hurricanes- Destructive Storms

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COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?

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

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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STC Program: Animal Studies Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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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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Exploring Properties of Matter– Other Surface Features

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?

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

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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September
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Smithsonian | Global Generations | The Global Classroom | September

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HOW CAN ANIMALS USE THEIR SENSES TO COMMUNICATE?

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Classroom Resources

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Investigating the Effects of Colliding Air Masses

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How Can We Keep Land From Washing Away?

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STC Program: Microworlds Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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How Can We Stop Soil From Washing Away?

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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STC Program: Rocks and Minerals Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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