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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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Smithsonian literacy materials

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Using Thermometer Strips

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Plant Growth and Development– Planting the Seeds

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"The training is fantastic!"

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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

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Impacting student learning

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Understanding Weather and Climate

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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

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Students can’t wait for science!

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Michael Wise

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Attack the Knack

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Effective Inquiry-Based STEM Education

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Organisms– Notebooking

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Development and Reproduction– Wisconsin Fast Plants Beginning the Cycle

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Make it Rain!

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Conceptual Change: How New Ideas Take Root

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STEM Education for Sustainable Development

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Student Notebooking– Add an Envelope

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Experimenting with Forces of Motion– Materials Considerations

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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Changing Earth

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Fired Up About Energy

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Soils– Lesson 6: How Quickly Do Soils Settle in Water?

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Exploring Planetary Systems–Thinking about our Solar System

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