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DC / MD / VA Teachers! Invite your families to dig in the dirt and stomp in puddles with Zoo educators on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Anacostia Community Museum.

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for unstructured play time in nature and a child-directed hike along the half-mile George Washington Carver Nature Trail. At the end of the hike, we will gather together for a story and nature activity.

Come prepared for our time together by bringing an extra pair of clothes, closed-toe shoes, water, and a snack.

Date / Time: May 3, 2025, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET

Location: Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, D.C. 20020

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Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

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DC / MD / VA Teachers! Invite your families to dig in the dirt and stomp in puddles with Zoo educators on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Anacostia Community Museum. Join us on the first Saturday of every month for unstructured play time in nature and a child-directed hike along the half-mile George Washington Carver Nature Trail.

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DIY electronics, stem and science activities for beginners (@moonshotkidz) on Threads

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Yesterday’s paper electronics workshop at North Port Public Library for Suncoast Remake Learning Days was another hit! Always a blast seeing creativity spark—just like lightbulbs of ideas! Participants made their own colorful lightbulbs with plugs and lit up the room with imagination.

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TCEA | A Community of Educators (@tcea_org) on Threads

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🛠️ Ready to spark some Makerspace magic?
This list of 15 top-notch resources is packed with creative ideas, tools, and inspo to take your space to the next level. This is great for getting students thinking, building, and innovating. https://buff.ly/ROiiqKG via The Library Voice
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Idlewild & Company 🌿 Home Education 🍃🌾🥀    Jenese Dudley on Instagram: "After learning about animal tracks, my girls drew some different tracks on squares of cardboard and I filled in their drawings with hot glue. We let them dry and harden and voila! Track stamps 🐾🐾🐾🐾"

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820 likes, 24 comments - idlewildandcompany on March 12, 2025: "After learning about animal tracks, my girls drew some different tracks on squares of cardboard and I filled in their drawings with hot glue. We let them dry and harden and voila! Track stamps 🐾🐾🐾🐾". 

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Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "Create a Moon Crater 🌜

Ever wonder how the moon’s surface got so bumpy? We have space rocks to thank!

This activity from SuperSTEM by Scholastic Magazines+ allows students to observe close-up how size, weight, and force of impact affect craters. The best part about this experiment is it is so easy to get together! All you need are aluminum baking pans, flour, cocoa powder, and an assortment of round objects!

Students will observe that the harder the “space rocks” hit the bigger the crater! What else could affect the crater size? Check out the hands-on activity sheet by @scholasticteachers and the team at SuperSTEM for more ways to experiment! Want to learn more about the moon? Check out the article, “A New Moon Mission” featured in the February 2025 issue of SuperSTEM by Scholastic Magazines+. 

Capture the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and math in your classroom with SuperSTEM magazine. Use the promo code 9675 to reserve your magazines for back-to-school and get free online access now through July 31st!

#ad #ScholasticSuperSTEM #ScholasticMagazines #stem #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #middleschool #classroom #scienceexperiment #moon #crater #space #asteroid #meteor #classroomfun #school"

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14 likes, 0 comments - that_stem_guy on April 23, 2025: "Create a Moon Crater 🌜

Ever wonder how the moon’s surface got so bumpy? We have space rocks to thank!

This activity from SuperSTEM by Scholastic Magazines+ allows students to observe close-up how size, weight, and force of impact affect craters. The best part about this experiment is it is so easy to get together! All you need are aluminum baking pans, flour, cocoa powder, and an assortment of round objects!

Students will observe that the harder the “space rocks” hit the bigger the crater! What else could affect the crater size? Check out the hands-on activity sheet by @scholasticteachers and the team at SuperSTEM for more ways to experiment! Want to learn more about the moon? Check out the article, “A New Moon Mission” featured in the February 2025 issue of SuperSTEM by Scholastic Magazines+. 

Capture the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and math in your classroom with SuperSTEM magazine. Use the promo code 9675 to reserve your magazines for back-to-school and get free online access now through July 31st!

#ad #ScholasticSuperSTEM #ScholasticMagazines #stem #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #middleschool #classroom #scienceexperiment #moon #crater #space #asteroid #meteor #classroomfun #school". 

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Preschool Vibes on Instagram: "Here’s our Bugs in Mud art project—combining painting and collage for a fun, hands-on twist! First, students sponge brown paint over their entire paper to represent dirt or mud. Then, they use circles, lines, and googly eyes (with nonfiction bug books for reference) to create as many critters as they like—one bug or a whole swarm. It’s a wonderful blend of creativity, fine motor skills, and real-world insect observation!"

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3,042 likes, 28 comments - preschool_vibes_ on March 29, 2025: "Here’s our Bugs in Mud art project—combining painting and collage for a fun, hands-on twist! First, students sponge brown paint over their entire paper to represent dirt or mud. Then, they use circles, lines, and googly eyes (with nonfiction bug books for reference) to create as many critters as they like—one bug or a whole swarm. It’s a wonderful blend of creativity, fine motor skills, and real-world insect observation!". 

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sanat.etkinligi  💕👦👧 on Instagram: "8 rakamina benzeyen bir sarmasikla 8 mart kadinlar gunu karti 💐Kalıp isteyenler linkini hikayeme biraktim💐 sizden de paylaşıma beğeni ve yorumlarınızla destek istesem"

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50K likes, 160 comments - sanat.etkinligi on March 3, 2025: "8 rakamina benzeyen bir sarmasikla 8 mart kadinlar gunu karti 💐Kalıp isteyenler linkini hikayeme biraktim💐 sizden de paylaşıma beğeni ve yorumlarınızla destek istesem". 

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Deena Keller on Instagram: "Candle Transfer Gift 🌸 follow @abcdeelearning for more kids crafts. Comment CANDLE to get the directions! This is a keepsake gift, not to burn 🔥"

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3,139 likes, 1,612 comments - abcdeelearning on April 13, 2025: "Candle Transfer Gift 🌸 follow @abcdeelearning for more kids crafts. Comment CANDLE to get the directions! This is a keepsake gift, not to burn 🔥". 

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Differentiate like a pro! 🚀 This graphic breaks down 4 key ways to tailor instruction: Content, Process, Product, and Environment. Consider these elements to meet diverse learner needs. #Differentiation #EdTech #InstructionalStrategies #UDL
https://lnkd.in/eQZwNE8A

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Differentiate like a pro! 🚀 This graphic breaks down 4 key ways to tailor instruction: Content, Process, Product, and Environment. Consider these elements to meet diverse learner needs. #Differentiation #EdTech #InstructionalStrategies #UDL
https://lnkd.in/eQZwNE8A

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Early Years Resources on Instagram: "Spring flower prints 💐

Try these four different methods to make your own colourful flowers!

🌸 Use the ends of empty bottles to stamp bright flowers

🌸 Fold the top of a cardboard roll to make tulips

🌸 Paint the bottom of a plastic bag and use it to stamp peonies

🌸 Dip string in paint and pull downwards to make foxglove flowers

Create your masterpiece on our Tuff Tray Paper Pad and tear the sheet away to start again!

#LearningThroughPlay #EYFS #EarlyYears #KidsArt #Crafts
#DIY #ActivitiesForKids #TuffTay #CraftsForKids #SpringCrafts"

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3,094 likes, 33 comments - earlyyearsresources on April 9, 2025: "Spring flower prints 💐

Try these four different methods to make your own colourful flowers!

🌸 Use the ends of empty bottles to stamp bright flowers

🌸 Fold the top of a cardboard roll to make tulips

🌸 Paint the bottom of a plastic bag and use it to stamp peonies

🌸 Dip string in paint and pull downwards to make foxglove flowers

Create your masterpiece on our Tuff Tray Paper Pad and tear the sheet away to start again!

#LearningThroughPlay #EYFS #EarlyYears #KidsArt #Crafts
#DIY #ActivitiesForKids #TuffTay #CraftsForKids #SpringCrafts". 

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Kimbo- on Instagram: "Ignore our well loved skillet 🤣But comment CRAYONART for the instructions to make this craft- and comment KIDSCRAFTCAMP to get the link to sign up for all the fun projects!"

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3,114 likes, 368 comments - agirlandagluegun on April 16, 2025: "Ignore our well loved skillet 🤣But comment CRAYONART for the instructions to make this craft- and comment KIDSCRAFTCAMP to get the link to sign up for all the fun projects!". 

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Sarah | Toddler Activity Inspo on Instagram: "Color recognition, fine motor and sensory all wrapped up into one fun learning activity for your kids! 

Set it up in just a few short minutes! 
🐛 Remove logos from a gallon storage bag using rubbing alcohol 
🐛 Add clear hair gel + pony beads into the bag and seal. The beads should move within the gel with ease 
🐛 Tape the top and bottom of the bag onto your picture
🐛 Squish, play and learn! 

Bonus: You can easily switch up this activity by changing out the back picture! 

Follow for more fun at home activity ideas for toddlers! 

#diyplay #toddleractivities #keepingkidsbusy #diytoddleractivities #toddlersensoryplay #kidsactivities #toddlermom #playideasfortoddlers #entertainingkids #kidslearningfun"

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126K likes, 188 comments - themomsarah on March 27, 2025: "Color recognition, fine motor and sensory all wrapped up into one fun learning activity for your kids! 

Set it up in just a few short minutes! 
🐛 Remove logos from a gallon storage bag using rubbing alcohol 
🐛 Add clear hair gel + pony beads into the bag and seal. The beads should move within the gel with ease 
🐛 Tape the top and bottom of the bag onto your picture
🐛 Squish, play and learn! 

Bonus: You can easily switch up this activity by changing out the back picture! 

Follow for more fun at home activity ideas for toddlers! 

#diyplay #toddleractivities #keepingkidsbusy #diytoddleractivities #toddlersensoryplay #kidsactivities #toddlermom #playideasfortoddlers #entertainingkids #kidslearningfun". 

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Rebecca Picker | Art Projects for Kids on Instagram: "Get ready to put all your paper scraps to use with these one-of-a-kind sculptures! 🎨✂️ This hands-on project builds essential motor skills while sparking some serious creativity. ✨

Want the full lesson?  Join Studio Sprout Online for access to an Art Lesson Library of video tutorials and lesson plans with:

📋 Step-by-step instructions
🖍️ Supply lists
📝 Vocabulary & supply lists 
💪 “I can” statements 
🏅 Aligned with National Core Art Standards

All my projects are kid tested and teacher approved and I’m here to help you save time with lessons that really work! 

Grab what you want à la carte for $8, or get full access for $22/month.

Educators are loving the ease, the fun and the high engagement of Studio Sprout projects! 

👉 Comment “DROP” for a link to explore the newest lessons! 

Or follow the links in my bio @studiosprout 💗

Here to support you and your artists!

- Teacher Rebecca"

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5,337 likes, 344 comments - studiosprout on March 29, 2025: "Get ready to put all your paper scraps to use with these one-of-a-kind sculptures! 🎨✂️ This hands-on project builds essential motor skills while sparking some serious creativity. ✨

Want the full lesson?  Join Studio Sprout Online for access to an Art Lesson Library of video tutorials and lesson plans with:

📋 Step-by-step instructions
🖍️ Supply lists
📝 Vocabulary & supply lists 
💪 “I can” statements 
🏅 Aligned with National Core Art Standards

All my projects are kid tested and teacher approved and I’m here to help you save time with lessons that really work! 

Grab what you want à la carte for $8, or get full access for $22/month.

Educators are loving the ease, the fun and the high engagement of Studio Sprout projects! 

👉 Comment “DROP” for a link to explore the newest lessons! 

Or follow the links in my bio @studiosprout 💗

Here to support you and your artists!

- Teacher Rebecca". 

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1M views · 15K reactions | Working xylophone made entirely out of LEGO! | By Andrew Huang | Facebook

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Working xylophone made entirely out of LEGO!

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Pretty phenomenal list of quizizz for all grades and social studies topics

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Pretty phenomenal list of quizizz for all grades and social studies topics

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Explore intellectual property and discover how YOU can be an inventor.

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We offer free Smithsonian STEM games and simulations online or for download! Our games are designed with clear learning objectives, vetted by our team of curriculum experts, and are used by students around the world!

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We offer free Smithsonian STEM games and simulations online or for download! Our games are designed with clear learning objectives, vetted by our team of curriculum experts, and are used by students around the world!

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Integrating Art into STEAM Lessons – TCEA TechNotes Blog

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By integrating art into STEAM lessons, you can effectively enrich your curriculum and challenge students to think critically in new ways. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

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Integrating Art into STEAM Lessons – TCEA TechNotes Blog

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By integrating art into STEAM lessons, you can effectively enrich your curriculum and challenge students to think critically in new ways. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

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DIY electronics, stem and science activities for beginners (@moonshotkidz) on Threads

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DIY “Paper harp” interactive project powered by MakeyMakey . Easy and fun paper circuit project for beginners. You will need: - Conductive copper tape
- Conductive thread
- MakeyMakey controller
- Paper
- Markers Warning: this project should be done under adult supervision. ©️ @Moonshotkidz – All rights reserved. Reproduction, distribution, or use of this video without permission is prohibited. For licensing inquiries, contact Moonshotkidz@gmail.com

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Roller Coaster - Project — Qweebi | Virtual Makerspace

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Spirit Science on Instagram: "A single seed holds the promise of an entire forest. When we nurture nature, we’re not just supporting life around us—we’re strengthening the web of connection that binds us all. From pollinators to plants, every small act of care ripples outward into the universe. What’s one thing you can do today to give back to the Earth? Let’s plant the seeds of a brighter future, together. 🌱🌍"

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41K likes, 183 comments - spiritscienceofficial on March 15, 2025: "A single seed holds the promise of an entire forest. When we nurture nature, we’re not just supporting life around us—we’re strengthening the web of connection that binds us all. From pollinators to plants, every small act of care ripples outward into the universe. What’s one thing you can do today to give back to the Earth? Let’s plant the seeds of a brighter future, together. 🌱🌍". 

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Cowel's Bog Makes a Comeback! Restoring Wetland Habitat | Indiana Dunes National Park

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The Future of Nature Collection | PBS LearningMedia

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Collection for grades 6-12 of STEM and interdisciplinary climate science learning about rebalancing Earth’s carbon cycle using nature-based, sustainable solutions and regenerative economic principles.

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Apply to Be a Clean Energy Fellow – CE – Clean Energy. Bright Futures.

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CE’s Clean Energy Fellows program is designed to utilize the expertise of educators who live and work in a community.

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Bring the cosmos-and our changing planet-into your classroom with Slooh, a powerful online platform that gives students access to a global network of remote telescopes and Earth observation satellites.

With Slooh, students of all ages engage in authentic science: capturing their own astronomical and satellite imagery, writing firsthand observations, and sharing discoveries with a community of experts. Each standards-aligned, gamified Quest guides students through inquiry-based investigations that culminate in a unique artifact-beautiful evidence of what they've learned and discovered.

These engaging activities are ideal for boosting student motivation, enhancing career readiness, and building STEM skills across the curriculum-especially in Earth and Space Science.

Forget about light pollution, bad weather, or late-night access-Slooh makes the awe and wonder of the universe available anytime, anywhere.

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Discover the Universe with SLOOH-April 15 Webinar Registration

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Bring the cosmos-and our changing planet-into your classroom with Slooh, a powerful online platform that gives students access to a global network of remote telescopes and Earth observation satellites. With Slooh, students of all ages engage in authentic science: capturing their own astronomical and satellite imagery, writing firsthand observations, and sharing discoveries with a community of experts.

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Little STEM Lab: Easy and Exciting Experiments

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Join Over 5,000 Students and Teachers Nationwide Using Our Engaging STEM Curriculum

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River Detective

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River Detective: The Case of the Missing Shad

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An important fish species, the American Shad, has disappeared from the James River in Virginia. Students take on the role of a junior River Watch member to investigate the shad population’s decline. They collect and analyze data about biotic and abiotic factors related to water quality and fish survival. Then students use this data to construct a model of cause-and-effect relationships in the James River watershed and design a solution to bring back this iconic fish.

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🚀✨ National Space Day is less than 1 month away! ✨🚀 Join NewSpace Nexus and our Pathways to the Stars program as we celebrate the wonders of the universe and inspire the next generation of space explorers! 🌌 👩🏽‍🚀 Classroom presentations
🛰️ Career conversations
🎨 STEM + Art inspiration
🌍 Real-world connections to space careers Whether you're an educator, volunteer, or space enthusiast—we invite you to be part of this mission. Help us grow New Mexico’s space workforce of the future! 📅 First Friday in May. Varying time slots available to fit your schedule! 🔗 Sign up to volunteer at https://lnkd.in/gbXyMfQY
or learn more at https://lnkd.in/gGN3i3KJ #NationalSpaceDay #PathwaysToTheStars #STEMEducation #SpaceCareers #NewSpaceNexus #InspireTheNextGen #NMSTEM #K12STEM #SpaceExploration Casey Anglada DeRaad | Scott Sadler | Arial DeHerrera | Jordan DeRaad | Jaime M Holmes | Andrew Germain | Giavanna Brust | Edgar Zapata | Dan Crouch | Erika Woldman Hecht, CEO Market Ascent | Monica Sandoval-Johnson | Eric Sandlin

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Claude the albino alligator cam from California Academy of Science

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Claude the albino alligator cam from California Academy of Science

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Claude Cam | California Academy of Sciences

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The California Academy of Sciences’ most famous resident—now streaming! Keep tabs on our beloved American alligator with albinism as he lounges, swims, and s…

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Jen Buchheit on Instagram: "Earth Day Recycled Magazine Handprint 🌎

Using pictures from old magazines, Rosie and I made this Earth Day handprint craft!

We cut out blue and green images from magazines and a few old greeting cards. Once we had everything cut out, we made a collage of the clippings. We traced our handprints and I cut them out. Then, we placed the cutout on top of the collage! 

#kidcrafts #easycrafts #papercrafts #earthdaycrafts"

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5,028 likes, 60 comments - studio_rosie on April 3, 2025: "Earth Day Recycled Magazine Handprint 🌎

Using pictures from old magazines, Rosie and I made this Earth Day handprint craft!

We cut out blue and green images from magazines and a few old greeting cards. Once we had everything cut out, we made a collage of the clippings. We traced our handprints and I cut them out. Then, we placed the cutout on top of the collage! 

#kidcrafts #easycrafts #papercrafts #earthdaycrafts". 

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Flowers with yarn and playes and paint a nd oh so cute! 

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Flowers with yarn and playes and paint a nd oh so cute! 

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Strangest symbiosis ever - Kesler Science Weekly Phenomenon and Graph

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Anyone who has raised a puppy knows how exhausting house-training a new dog can be. Whenever nature calls, you lead the little furball outside before there’s an accident. If the puppy does its business where you want it to, it gets a treat. After a few weeks of positive reinforcement, the dog starts to get the idea, and you can skip the treats. With all the work that goes into training a dog, how hard do you think it would be to potty-train a totally wild critter? Nearly impossible? You’re not going to believe this, but there’s a plant in Indonesia that’s figured out how to do exactly that. We would have to travel to the island of Borneo to see this unusual relationship in action. This tropical habitat is home to many exotic flora, including carnivorous pitcher plants. Like Venus fly traps, pitcher plants trap and digest insects to make up for the lack of nutrients in their soil. Most pitcher plants attract prey with bright colors and tasty nectar released from the pitcher’s lid. Insects are drawn to the bowl-shaped pitcher, where they land on the super slippery rim. They tumble into the bowl, which is filled with liquid that breaks down the insect to feed the pitcher plant. Some pitcher plants in Borneo have developed a unique strategy for taking in extra vitamins and minerals. When full-grown, the plants release a nectar on the inside of the pitcher lid that is delicious to a local small mammal, the tree shrew. Tree shrews love this stuff and will hop onto the pitcher to lick the nectar from the lid. What’s weird about these pitcher plants is the way they’re shaped. Their odd shape means this species of pitcher plant is pretty terrible at catching insects. But when the tree shrew hops on top, that cup is positioned directly below the shrew’s backside. The pitcher plant looks remarkably like ... a toilet! 😱
JeremiahsCPs, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
The pitcher plants are almost perfectly designed to receive shrew feces instead of insects. Animals like the tree shrew will poop on and around valuable objects as a way of marking their territory, and a great supply of nectar is very valuable. When the tree shrew is eating the nectar, it is also “using” the pitcher plant bowl!
The shrews get tasty nectar from this relationship, but what does the pitcher plant get? Manure! Shrew feces contains the same nitrogen and phosphorous that other carnivorous plants bring in from digested insects. It’s great fertilizer for the plant.
While scientists have video recordings of this wild example of mutualism, there is still a lot about this relationship they still don’t know. For example, there must be some signal to alert the shrews that a pitcher plant is “ready for business.” If a shrew perched on top of a young pitcher, it would crush it. And what attracts the tree shrew to the pitcher plant in the first place? Is it the bright purple color of the pitcher lid or some other cue that we haven’t identified yet?
How big of a role does fertilizer, like shrew poop, play in the growth of a plant? Surprisingly, it seems to depend on the type of plant we’re talking about! Check out the results of 42-day experiment on the impact of fertilizer on root and shoot mass of some familiar plants: If I brought this graph to class, here are some questions I’d ask my students:
💡 Which type of plant has the greatest difference in growth due to fertilizer? How many grams more did the fertilized plant grow? The broccoli has the largest biomass difference between fertilized and unfertilized plants at about 7g. 💡 Looking at the graph, is it true that all plants grow more in the presence of fertilizer? Use graph data to justify your claim. The graph shows that not all plants grow more in the presence of fertilizer. The sunflower data shows no difference in biomass between fertilized and unfertilized shoots. Maize shows that the unfertilized plant is about 1g more in biomass compared to the fertilized plant. 💡 Scientists want to make sure their results are real, not produced by chance. If the data is “statistically significant,” it is less likely to be caused by random chance. What do you notice about the plant data labeled “significant” versus “not significant”? The results for lettuce, maize, and sunflower are not significant according to the graph. For these plants, the fertilized and unfertilized plant sizes are not far apart, which means the differences between the two groups could easily be caused by other random factors. The data for broccoli and spinach are labeled statistically significant. There is a considerable difference between the fertilized and unfertilized plant masses. That difference is less likely to be caused by chance.

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🚀✨ National Space Day is less than 1 month away! ✨🚀 Join NewSpace Nexus and our Pathways to the Stars program as we celebrate the wonders of the universe and inspire the next generation of space explorers! 🌌 👩🏽‍🚀 Classroom presentations
🛰️ Career conversations
🎨 STEM + Art inspiration
🌍 Real-world connections to space careers Whether you're an educator, volunteer, or space enthusiast—we invite you to be part of this mission. Help us grow New Mexico’s space workforce of the future! 📅 First Friday in May. Varying time slots available to fit your schedule! 🔗 Sign up to volunteer at https://lnkd.in/gbXyMfQY
or learn more at https://lnkd.in/gGN3i3KJ #NationalSpaceDay #PathwaysToTheStars #STEMEducation #SpaceCareers #NewSpaceNexus #InspireTheNextGen #NMSTEM #K12STEM #SpaceExploration Casey Anglada DeRaad | Scott Sadler | Arial DeHerrera | Jordan DeRaad | Jaime M Holmes | Andrew Germain | Giavanna Brust | Edgar Zapata | Dan Crouch | Erika Woldman Hecht, CEO Market Ascent | Monica Sandoval-Johnson | Eric Sandlin

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I’m super excited to share the LiberatED SEL National Fellowship with… | Dena Simmons

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I’m super excited to share the LiberatED SEL National Fellowship with you! It’s an opportunity for participants to come together and build in an identity-affirming learning community. Fellows also receive dynamic classroom resources and mentorship from the LiberatED collective (i.e., educators, scholars, researchers, and more). The fellowship is a great fit for educators who want to nurture their personal and professional growth through self-inquiry, brave conversations, and infusing liberatory SEL practices within educational contexts. If you are looking for community in our current context, the LiberatED national fellowship is for you. Learn more and apply here:
https://lnkd.in/ejeaHjhF

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Accompany Mountain Lake biologists in the field to learn about current research in ecology and evolution

Improve your skills in collecting data, conducting basic statistics, and making graphs with DataClassroom﻿﻿

Practice these skills with Ready-To-Teach lessons and completely new data that you collect at Mountain Lake

Practice hands-on demonstrations of innovative classroom lessons using real data from evolutionary studies

Receive an annual subscription to DataClassroomeducational software for use by your entire classroom*

4 days/nights of lodging (shared cabin/dorms) and meals at Mountain Lake are covered (Mon dinner to Fri lunch)

A stipend of $400 will be provided for all participants (to partially defray travel costs)

A professional development certificate (30 hrs) will be provided for all participants

Spend several days learning at a scenic field station atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwestern Virginia ​ ​

Visit the Evolution Education website to learn more

Where is Mountain Lake Biological Station? MLBS is a field station for scientists and students that is located atop Salt Pond Mountain in Pembroke, VA (about 20 minutes from Blacksburg, VA). The closest airport is in Roanoke, VA where rental cars are available. See the map below for more details.
Participants must provide their own transportation to and from MLBS.
*teachers from school districts that are currently DataClassroom customers are not eligible for the free subscription

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Evolution Education Teacher Workshop Signup - DataClassroom

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Accompany Mountain Lake biologists in the field to learn about current research in ecology and evolution Improve your skills in collecting data, conducting basic statistics, and making graphs with DataClassroom ﻿﻿ Practice these skills with Ready-To-Teach lessons and completely new data that you collect at Mountain Lake Practice hands-on demonstrations

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What is NSTI?

The National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) is a free, multi-day professional development training opportunity designed to support elementary, middle, and high school teachers as they increase their knowledge of concepts of making, inventing, and intellectual property (IP) creation and protection.

NSTI is designed to help teachers inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. The program is open to eligible K-12 teachers nationwide. It combines experiential training tools, practices, and project-based learning models.

When and where is it?

NSTI 2024 will take place July 21-26, 2024, at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

How much does it cost?

The application and program are free. If selected, flight, lodging, and meals are covered for teachers who live more than 50 miles from the venue in Alexandria, Virginia. Teachers who reside less than 50 miles from the NSTI venue will receive all the benefits of the program except travel and lodging support.

What's the application deadline?

We are no longer accepting applications for NSTI 2024.

What do participants get out of NSTI?

Explore IP, innovation, and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts: creativity, problem solving and critical thinking, and collaboration and teamwork.

IP is modeled as both a teaching and learning platform to help inspire and motivate student achievement in STEM disciplines, computer science, and other fields of study, including innovation and entrepreneurship.

NSTI presentation speakers and hands-on workshop instructors include experts from the USPTO, noted scientists and engineers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from other federal government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Design and build prototypes as part of a week-long invention project.

Learn how to engage students in authentic, real-world projects and problem-based learning across all fields of study.

Collaborate and share best practices with educators from across the country.

Receive free, ready-to-use, educator-tested teaching materials, lesson plans, and activities designed to enhance student learning and inspire the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers.

Where can I get more information?

If you have questions regarding National Summer Teacher Institute, visit our NSTI FAQ webpage or contact NSTI_Applications@uspto.gov.

NSTI by the numbers

We're celebrating NSTI's 10 years of impact in IP and invention education (2014-2024):

444 educators from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Okinawa, Japan

22,000 hours of IP and invention education training

110 teacher inventions

Teachers equipped to spread the power of invention education and IP to hundreds of thousands of learners across the country and the world

Testimonials

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NSTI combines training tools, practices, and project-based learning models for K-12 teachers to increase their knowledge of inventing and innovating.

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Summer STEM Education Opportunities in Flagstaff

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Denver Museum Nature & Science (@denvermuseumns) on Threads

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James is with some REALLY old rocks. But not just any old rocks, rocks from right after the dinosaurs died. 60secondsofscience #scienceiscool #MuseumScience #dmns

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20 Ideas for exit tickets in the classroom

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Using digital exit tickets can bring closure to your day. Here are 20 exit ticket ideas with examples for high school students.

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Can’t believe my friends at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and… | Matt Kaufax

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Can’t believe my friends at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute let me hang with the pandas up close… 🐼 My day in the life of a panda keeper story for WTOP News — today’s episode of “Matt About Town” — is live NOW! Check out my adventure with the precious 3-year-old giant panda, Bao Li (we ate lots of snacks)! So grateful to the zoo and Smithsonian Institution for the opportunity. This was a surreal experience! Smithsonian Education

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A few weeks ago I welcome my first guest blogger to MiniMatisse, Mark Rode . His Paper Dinosaur Sculptures are adoreable, be sure to…

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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

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Professional Development for K-12 Teachers - ORISE

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Professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers enable educators to collaborate with our nation's leading scientists, explore STEM curriculum resources, and engage in learning with fellow educators.

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Technology is a Tool, Not a Learning Outcome

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Hello all! My name is Nancy Penchev and I am the lower school STEM/Design teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator at Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach, FL.

About me:

20+ years classroom experience in grades K-5

Contributing organizer for Global Maker Day

Social Studies Lab

Maker Space and Robotics instructor

Girls Building STEAM founder

Children's book enthusiast

Passionate sharer of instructional technology

Best daughter, sister, aunt EVER, pretty good wife

And a person NEVER scared to say....Uh I don't know, let's figure it out together
B.S. Elementary Education, M.A. Early Childhood Education, M.A. Instructional Technology, EdS Instructional Technology and Distance Learning

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Technology is a Tool, Not a Learning Outcome

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Hello all! My name is Nancy Penchev and I am the lower school STEM/Design teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator at Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach, FL. About me: 20+...

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Citizen Science Month with daily activities

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Citizen Science Month with daily activities

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Propose a session for the
2025 Global Teaching Dialogue!

The U.S. Department of State’s Global Teaching Dialogue convenes educators and administrators interested in bringing global competencies to K-12 classrooms. We are excited to be hosting the tenth annual Global Teaching Dialogue online from Tuesday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

We are currently accepting proposals from U.S. alumni of U.S. Department of State teacher exchange programs who are interested in facilitating sessions that will engage their peers in an interactive, dynamic exploration of current topics in global education. Please see the list of themes for the 2025 Global Teaching Dialogue below.

Check out the call for proposals to learn more about and submit a session for this year’s event. Sessions are welcome on a variety of topics and themes, including those listed below. New for this year, we look forward to spotlighting The Road to America250, a multi-year celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

America250 — Celebrating 250 Years of U.S. History

Classroom Application: Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Advancing Literacy

Fostering Interest in the Humanities

STEM or STEAM Education in Action

Leadership for Global Educators

Community Needs: Integrating Workforce and Skills Development

Submit a Proposal

Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

For questions, please contact Support.Teachers@irex.org.

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We could not be more excited to announce our Olympic-Inspired Induction Ceremonies worldwide! Our first one is in Kenya on April 24! Please click on the video below for a short and fast paced experience.

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Eric Curts What's New in Google for March

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Eric Curts What's New in Google for March

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Catch up on everything new in Google Workspace for Education from March 2025, and see great ideas and resources! Below is the recorded vide…

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Cold War Era Films: Analyzing Tools of Persuasion by Observing, Reflecting, and Questioning | Teaching with the Library

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The new Cold War Primary Source Set explores aspects of the Cold War era, including the ways in which a fear of nuclear attack was communicated in everyday life. Examine and analyze messaging from two Cold War Era films about nuclear attacks and how people should respond.

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Forbes: How Businesses Can Empower Students To "Go Pro" In STEM

Every spring, Americans watch with great interest as their favorite college basketball teams vie for an NCAA March Madness Tournament berth: In 2024, the men’s tournament averaged nearly 9.9 million viewers per game, and the women’s championship game crushed previous viewership records when it peaked at 24 million viewers. Sports are a huge part of American culture, in which professional athletes are lauded for their talent, captivating their audiences and uniting communities of fans. Becoming a professional athlete is a dream for countless young people, many of whom aspire to follow in the footsteps of stars like Tom Brady or Serena Williams. However, while these young people strive toward the high-profile greatness of the big leagues, the number who actually go on to play professionally is minuscule, with just 2% of NCAA student athletes reaching that status. On the flip side, every young person has the potential to carve out a meaningful, successful future for themselves in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Not only is “going pro” in STEM beneficial for students’ long-term job and financial prospects, but growing the pool of qualified professionals is critical for business. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that STEM occupations will grow by 10.4% from 2023 to 2033, while non-STEM occupations are only projected to grow by 3.6%. With this rapid rise in STEM opportunities, investing in STEM education and career paths is crucial for meeting the demand for skilled professionals. By supporting STEM growth and exposure from a young age, businesses can help the next generation flourish and build a talent pipeline that leads right to their front doors.

Read the full article here.

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We're thrilled to introduce a powerful new tool that lets you advocate for STEM education.

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Below is a link to resource sites for girls and young women regarding STEM-related disciplines. Use this link for a printable version, suitable for handouts

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YouthAstroNet is a FREE NGSS-aligned program in which students use remotely controlled robotic telescopes and easy-to-use image-processing software tools to enhance their own (and NASA’s) astronomical images. You can customize the unit (between 4-9 lessons) to focus on moon phases, size and scale of the Universe, light and color, and more.

Students learn that there are many ways to be a science person, by exploring the profiles of diverse STEM professionals, asking questions, and exploring simple hands-on activities to connect the science and stories of the night sky to everyday life.

To participate, please complete this brief application:
https://youthastronet.sites.cfa.harvard.edu/join-youthastronet
Find out more about the YouthAstroNet community: https://youthastronet.sites.cfa.harvard.edu

The program is run by educators and researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and Harvard University at the Center for Astrophysics. Educators who participate in the project also contribute to research on STEM learning by having their students complete pre- and post surveys and will receive $500 for this participation. If you have any questions, contact Research Coordinator Sue Sunbury  (ssunbury@cfa.harvard.edu).

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Teach Engineering Champions are dedicated educators who advance engineering education by integrating hands-on experiences and advocating for STEM in their communities. They mentor peers, lead professional development, and stay updated on best practices. The Teach Engineering Champions Institute (TECI) offers annual training to enhance these skills, focusing on engineering pedagogy and design. TECI participants become leaders in promoting engineering education and receive ongoing support through quarterly webinars. Apply now: https://bit.ly/41sOrpQ

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The ACRES project is now offering all STEM coaching materials for FREE—giving leaders like you the tools and resources to keep reflecting on the STEM lessons offered at your sites and within your programs. Check out ACRES Coaches Career Corner.

ACRES and its team of coaches have already made a lasting impact, with educators across 50 states embracing these tools and strategies. The modules, the handouts, and extensive videos are now yours to use at your own pace. The ACRES team is available to provide support as you carry the work forward. Please reach out to acres@mmsa.org if you have questions or join one of their  Zoom sessions where they will give you a tour of what is available. Here's the form to sign up for upcoming info sessions about the free ACRES resources.

Info session dates/times:

Wednesday, April 16th from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Eastern (8:30-9:30 AM Pacific Time)

Wednesday, May 21st from 2:30-3:30 PM Eastern (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time)

Wednesday, June 11th from 4 PM - 5 PM Eastern (1 PM - 2 PM Pacific Time)

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Join STEM Next for a DNA Day Launch Prep Webinar on April 10th to learn the tools and inspiration needed to host an engaging classroom experience! We'll break down everything from crafting a dynamic DNA Day lesson plan to exploring hands-on activities that will ignite youth curiosity about genetics and genomics. DNA Day is coming up soon on April 25th, so be sure to save your spot. Register here today!

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Animal Antics for April Fools’ Day | Minerva’s Kaleidoscope

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Do you celebrate April Fools Day with your family and friends? Learn all about the holiday through the antics of a family of rabbits who graced the pages of newspapers in these children’s stories from over a century ago.

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 1, 2025

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Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition

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Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Competition

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As spring blooms, April brings a wealth of opportunities to learn from and explore. This month, we're embracing the season with resources inspired by April showers and the May flowers they'll bring, along with engaging activities for Earth Month and Financial Literacy Month.

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Research Quest newsletter- great resources

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Research Quest newsletter- great resources

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Want to challenge your students to think like predators? In the To Eat or Not to Eat? investigation, students will dive into the fascinating world of mimicry—where creatures evolve to look like something else to avoid being eaten. They’ll research how predators make food choices, what drives those decisions, and how mimic species survive in a shifting ecosystem. Guided by museum scientists and using real research methods, students will build their understanding of predator-prey dynamics, biodiversity, and the impact of environmental changes. It's an exciting, hands-on way to explore evolution and ecological balance!

LEARN MORE HERE.

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Are you a new Research Quest account holder or has it been awhile? Ready to unlock the full potential of this amazing tool to bring exciting, hands-on learning experiences to your students? Then you won’t want to miss our upcoming live webinar!

In this interactive session, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to bring Research Quest into your classroom. Whether you're a first-time user or just need a refresher, this webinar is packed with everything you need to make the most of your account.

Sign up or get more details here about the April 9th and April 23rd options.

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National Women's Museum PD Educators cohort 2025

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National Women's Museum PD Educators cohort 2025

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This a great resource for History or Social Studies Educators. Give a… | Sherrill Quinn

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This a great resource for History or Social Studies Educators. Give a look.

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You Found That Where? Resources from around DC

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You Found That Where? Resources from around DC

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🚀 Exciting Opportunity - Expedition 74 downlink proposal window is officially OPEN through April 29, 2025 ! 🌎 Imagine your organization getting LIVE answers from astronauts aboard the International Space Station! 🛰️✨ NASA's In-Flight STEM Downlinks are 20-minute Q&A sessions connecting students with astronauts conducting groundbreaking science 250 miles above Earth. 🌍💡 If your organization is looking for a next-level STEM experience, now's the time to apply! 🚀 🔗 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g6haNNyH#STEM#NASA#InFlightDownlink#SpaceInspires

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#stem #nasa #inflightdownlink #spaceinspires | Samantha Thorstensen

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🚀 Exciting Opportunity - Expedition 74 downlink proposal window is officially OPEN through April 29, 2025 ! 🌎 Imagine your organization getting LIVE answers...