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Why Invest in STEM?

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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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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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

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"The training is fantastic!"

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Literacy Integration: Nonfiction 2 - Multiple Intelligence Retell

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How Can We Provide Energy to People's Homes? Grade 4 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Stories of Women in STEM: Energy

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Cité scolaire D'Arsonval Group 1 Capstone Video

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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How Can I Help an Animal Cross the Road Safely?

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Starting with Sustainability Lesson Set: Good Health and the Environment

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Creature Feature: A Genes and Molecular Machines Lesson

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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Shrinking Sutures

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¡Lucha Contra El Cambio Climatico! ¿Cómo podemos mitigar el impacto humano en la atmósfera?

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

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¡Comunidades Sostenibles! ¿Cómo contribuiremos al progreso de nuestra comunidad?

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How Can We Change an Object’s Motion?

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision? Grade 4 Physical Science Trainer Guide

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Stories of Women in STEM: Climate Health

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: The Power of Community

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Dajopen

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Impacting student learning

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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