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Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Grade 3 Life Science Cover

What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

STC Assessment Guide: Balancing and Weighing

STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

STC Assessment Guide: Electric Circuits

Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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STC Program: Motion and Design Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

Earth & Space Science

Soils– Reading Resource Extensions

Earth & Space Science

COSIP.TV: ¡COVID-19! ¿Cómo puedo protegerme a mí mismo y a los demás?

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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

Earth & Space Science

Elementary Weather Lesson

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Earth & Space Science

Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

Physical Science

Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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STC Living Materials Order Sheet, Microworlds

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

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STC Assessment Guide: Experiments with Plants

Floating and Sinking– Weighing Floaters and Sinkers

Physical Science

STC Program: Land and Water Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

Microworlds– Unit Preparation

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?

Engineering Design

STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

STC Program: Comparing and Measuring, 2nd Edition

Animal Studies– Materials Management

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Cool to Carry

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STC Program: Measuring Time Unit Kit

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How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes? Grade 3 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Engineering Design

Floating and Sinking– How is Salt Water Different from Fresh Water?

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STC Program: Chemical Tests Unit Kit, 3rd Edition

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

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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