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Floating and Sinking– Investigating Boat Designs

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STC Secondary: Exploring Plate Tectonics

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Explore Smithsonian: What can we Learn from Lion Poop?

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Bulldozing Technique for Science Class

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Investigating Circuit Design– Solar Cells

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Ecosystems– Notebooking Strategies

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

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Organisms– Literacy Integration

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Sound– Lesson 9: Making Sounds with Strings

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Organisms– Notebooking

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Solar System Explorations

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Land and Water– Literacy Extension

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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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STCMS™: Weather and Climate Systems

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How Can I Win a Game of Flashlight Tag?

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 9: Ocean Currents- Creating a "Cheat Sheet"

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Dr. Drew, Density, & Diffusion: Dr. Charles Richard Drew Giving Life Through Blood Research

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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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STC Program: Light Unit Kit

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Understanding Weather and Climate– Lesson 1: Our Ideas About Weather and Climate– Using Weather Maps

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

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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 2: Caring for Caterpillars

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Exploring Planetary Systems– Other Surface Features: Don't Hurry the Slurry

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Environmental Justice! How can we create environments that are healthy for everyone?

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Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology

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STC Literacy Series™: Organisms

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Sound– Lesson 10: Changing the Pitch by Changing the Tension

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Motion and Design– Safety with Building Pieces

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Motion and Design– "The Explore Build" Extension Activity

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