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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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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Cari

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Moving Assessment from the Dessert Menu to the List of Entrees

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STC Assessment Guide: Magnets and Motors

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STC Program: Solids and Liquids Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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Destination Deep Space

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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?

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STC Program: Electric Circuits Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Program: Changes Unit Kit, 2nd Edition

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STC Assessment Guide: Rocks and Minerals

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

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Cover of the grade 4 life science teacher guide with the title how can animals use their senses to communicate and images of fireflies, birds and eyes
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How Can Animals Use Their Senses To Communicate?

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Life Science
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Photosynthesis: Blinded by the Light

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Scientists observe, share, collaborate

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Experimenting with Mixtures, Compounts, and Elements– Marking Chromotography Paper

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Physical Science
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Bike Powered Generator featuring Mr. Harrison

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

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LASER i3 in Houston

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Build a CubeSat!

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Sir Isaac Newton
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Newton's Laws

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Beekeeper Presentation featuring Ren Ramsey

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STC Literacy Series™: The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Space Mission Operations

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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

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Sound — Lessons 1-4: Materials

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STC Program: Energy, Machines, and Motion Unit Kit

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Physical Science
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Earth Observation User Case: Using Landsat to Connect Space to Village

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Teaching ELL Students– Teaching Academic Vocabulary

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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Programs

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