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Nuclear Frontiers

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Motion and Design– Using Cooperation Cups

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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites - R Series

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Focus on the Stuff

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LASER i3 PLCs and Online Resources

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Artemis I STEM Learning Pathway

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

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Students can’t wait for science!

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Smithsonian literacy materials

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Build a CubeSat!

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Astrophysicist Answers YouTube's James Webb question

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STC Assessment Guide: Floating and Sinking

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Sound– Lesson 10: Changing the Pitch by Changing the Tension

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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U.S. Space Force Supra Coder Program

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How much corn could DKIST pop if DKIST could pop corn?

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Matthew Tan, Aerospace Engineering Student at Stanford

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Professional Development Live

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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English Learners in STEM: Language Log

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Resources for Educators and Students

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Space Force Recruiting Site

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Inquiry science is vital

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Exploring Planetary Systems– The Solar System:Design

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Earth & Space Science
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Plug-N-Play Satellites

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Be Mosquito Smart: Know the Enemy

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Launch, Propulsion, and Re-entry

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Smithsonian Institution | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
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Global Inspiration | Dr. Carol O'Donnell | Smithsonian | January

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21st CCLC Summer Symposium Plenary, "Girls in STEM" featuring NASA women.

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STC Literacy Series™: Food Chemistry

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Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

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Earth & Space Science