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

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 5: Convection Current in the Air

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Storm Smart

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How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Everyday Energy

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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

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Earth's Systems Grade 5 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 6: Temperature, Pressure, and Cloud Formation

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STC Program: Earth in Space Unit Kit

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Rocks and Minerals– Lesson 8: Shining a Light on the Minerals

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Why is My Shadow Shorter Sometimes and Longer Other Times?

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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Ecosystems– Lesson 7: Joining Terrarium and Aquarium

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Save Weather Maps

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Exploring Plate Tectonics– Recording Earthquake Waves

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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?

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

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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?

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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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Changing Habitats

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Air Force Civilian Careers

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Land and Water– Lesson 2/3 The Water Cycle: Modeling Land and Water

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Inquiry 9.2 Prep Work

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