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Learning Science Through Inquiry

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Engineering Batteries

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Grade 8
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Space Force Recruiting Site

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features : Materials and Safety

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 7: Hurricanes- Destructive Storms

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Earth & Space Science
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Earth As Art

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 14: Discovering that Butterflies are Insects

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Kindergarten
Life Science
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Floating and Sinking– Weighing Floaters and Sinkers

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Physical Science
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Exclusive: Get An Inside Look At The US Space Force

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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Shrinking Sutures

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Grade 4
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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Grade 3
Life Science
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Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Department of the Air Force SOAR Educational Videos

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"Science is fun, active, and hands-on."

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Storm Smart

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Kindergarten
Earth & Space Science
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Filter Fun!

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Engineering Design
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How Can We Stay Cool in the Sun?

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Kindergarten
Engineering Design
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Habitats

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Grade 3
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Life Science
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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Life Science
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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

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Grade 3
Engineering Design
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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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Kindergarten
Physical Science
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LASER i3 in Houston

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

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Grade 6
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Earth & Space Science
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How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?

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Grade 5
Life Science
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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 4: Heat Transfer and the Movement of Air

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists use Electricity to Study Fish Populations?

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“I love the training!”

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Why Invest in STEM?

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