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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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Teacher Tips: Land and Water

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals

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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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Explore Smithsonian: What can we Learn from Lion Poop?

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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Lycée Vaucanson and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Team

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Sample Populations of Fish and Invertebrates Along the Shorelines?

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LASER i3 Across 3 Regions

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“I love the training!”

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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Ocean X Climate Summit

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Diverse Stories of Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom

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Biodiversity! How can we balance the needs of people with the needs of other living things?

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

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations in the Chesapeake Bay?

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Make it Rain!

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Lycée Sainte Marie Bastide Capstone Video

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Explore Smithsonian: Dr. Avi Loeb - Jr. Professor of Science

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Ecosystem Resilience! How can people and ecosystems build resilience to change?

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Inquiry science is vital

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Why Right Brained is Wrong…Brained

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The Impact of LASER i3

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Impacting student learning

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"The training is fantastic!"

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