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Students can’t wait for science!

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The Protecting Whales teacher guide cover with a collage of images showing a mother and baby humpback whale, a whale fluke in front of a military ship, a whale fluke, and a whale fluke in front of a cargo ship.
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PROTECTING WHALES

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Bootons la COVID-19! Module

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Sustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive? المجتمعات المستدامة! كيف يمكننا مساعدة مجتمعنا على الازدهار؟

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Elementary Weather Lesson

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¡Mosquito! ¿Cómo podemos garantizar la salud para todos contra las enfermedades transmitidas por los mosquitos?

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

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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Cover of the Climate Resilience guide in English and Spanish with an image a a person pulling belonging on a tire through knee deep water
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Climate Resilience! How can communities adapt to a changing climate?

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Starting with Sustainability Lesson Set: Good Health and Food

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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

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“The kids learn from each other!”

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

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A WEIGHTY PROBLEM

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

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

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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Diversas Historias de Resiliencia: El Poder de la Comunidad

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Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?

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How Can We Predict When The Sky Will Be Dark?

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Energy! How can we ensure sustainable energy for all?

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"Inquiry-based learning is incredible!"

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– The Force of Friction

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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

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Ocean! How can we create a sustainable future for the ocean?

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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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