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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?

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Physical Science
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Teacher Tips: Weather

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Investigating Circuit Design– Generating Electric Energy

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Physical Science
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STC-Secondary™: Researching the Sun-Earth-Moon System

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Floating and Sinking– Weighing Floaters and Sinkers

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

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‘Tis the Season for a Reason

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Physical Science
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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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

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Grade 4
Physical Science
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NASA's Sustainable Aviation STEM Toolkit

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Curriculum

STC Secondary: Discovering Electrical Systems

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Physical Science
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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Earth & Space Science
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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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Shutterbugs: Wiggle and Stomp

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Glider Guide

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Grade 2
Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Using Thermometer Strips

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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Change Solids And Liquids?

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Physical Science
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Climate Action! How can we mitigate human impacts on the atmosphere?

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Earth & Space Science
Sustainability
Spirit of St. Louis
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STCMS™: Energy, Forces, and Motion

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Physical Science
How Can We Identify Materials Based On Their Properties?
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How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?

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Physical Science
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Rainy Day Fabrics

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

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STCMS™: Space Systems Exploration

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Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

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Earth & Space Science
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Land and Water– Literacy Integration (Sharing Predictions)

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