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Life Cycle of Butterflies– Lesson 1: Getting Ready for Caterpillars

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STC Program: Organisms - From Macro to Micro Unit Kit

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STC Program: Human Body Systems Unit Kit

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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How Can We Stay Safe On A Changing Earth?

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Teaching with Telescopes

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PROTECTING WHALES

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Keep it Balanced

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How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?

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How Can We Be Ready for Weather?

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Destination Deep Space

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Soils– Materials Distribution: Roles and Responsibilities

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

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Stories of Women of Color in STEM

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Artemis I STEM Learning Pathway

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Animal Studies– Materials and Organizations

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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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WOW! In the Classroom

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i3 PLC Leaders Becoming an Increasingly Effective Collaborative Team

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Wright Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach: Virtual Career Speaker Sessions

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? Teacher Guide
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How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow?

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

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STC Program: Microworlds Student Investigations Guide, 3rd Edition

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Department of Labor My Next Move - Explore Occupations

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Live from NOIRLab

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Interview with a Smithsonian Scientist: Dr. Santiago-Blay

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Focus on the Stuff

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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