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Kids Make a BIG Microscopic Discovery

Biology; Changemakers

LS1.A: Structure and Function; LS4.C: Adaptation

Building an Underwater Lab

Earth Science; Engineering

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ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes;

ETS1.A: Defining Engineering Problems

Pimple Patches Explained!

Chemistry; Biology

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter; LS1.A: Structure and Function

Science of Cymbals

Physics; Engineering

PS4.A: Wave Properties; �ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

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All About the Moon

Earth & Space Science

ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars; ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System

Science of Basketball!

Physical Science

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PS2.A: Forces and Motion;

PS3.A: Definitions of Energy

Baby Parrot Rescue

Biology

LS1.B: Growth and Development;

LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans

The End of the Penny?

Data Analysis; Chemistry

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter; ETS2.B: STEM and Society

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Spirits in the Stacks?

Physics

PS4.A: Wave Properties; PS2.B: Types of Interactions; PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation

The Dark Universe

Space Science;

Data Analysis

ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars; ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System

Investigate It: �Vampire Bats

Biology

LS1.A: Structure and Function; �LS1.C: Energy Flow

Name That Element!

Chemistry

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter; ETS2.B: STEM and Society

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Is Brain Rot Real?

Biology; Engineering

LS1.D: Information Processing; LS1.A: Structure and Function; ETS1.A: Defining Engineering Problems

Solar Storms Cause �Cosmic Chaos

Earth & Space Science; Physical Science

ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System; PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation

Teens Set Baby Fish Free

Biology

LS1.A: Structure and Function; �LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans

Cool STEM Jobs: �Scientific Glassblower

Chemistry

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS3.A: Definitions of Energy

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Real-Life Creatures That Inspired SpongeBob

Life Science;

Earth Science

LS4.C: Adaptation; ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes

Holiday-Light Extravaganza!

Physical Science; Engineering

PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation; PS3.B: Energy Transfer; �ETS1.A: Defining Engineering Problems

Science Illustrated:

The Serum Run to Save Lives

Biology; �Engineering

LS1.A: Structure and Function;

ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

Marshmallow Science

Chemistry

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter; ESS3.A: Natural Resources

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Can Compounds in Polar Bear Fur Replace PFAS?

Life Science;

Chemistry

LS1.A: Structure and Function; PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

Do the Winter Olympics Need Snow on Demand?

Earth Science; Engineering

ESS2.D: Weather and Climate;

ESS3.D: Global Climate Change;�ETS1.A: Defining Engineering Problems

Schools for Safer Skies

Physics; �Engineering

PS2.A: Forces and Motion;

ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

Name That Element!

Chemistry

PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

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Animal Robots �Reporting for Duty

Engineering; Biology

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ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions; ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution; LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans

The True Cost of �Valentine’s Day Flowers

Earth Science; Chemistry

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ESS3.A: Natural Resources; ESS3.D: Global Climate Change; PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS1.B: Chemical Reactions

Dive Into Dungeons �and Dragons!

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Engineering; Data Analysis

ETS2.B: Influence of Science, Technology, and Engineering on Society; ETS1.A: Defining Engineering Problems

Endangered Tigers in Love

Biology; Earth Science

LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience; ESS3.C: Human Impacts on �Earth Systems

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Are Humans Causing Hummingbird Evolution?

Biology

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LS4.B: Natural Selection; LS4.C: Adaptation

Easter Island’s

Vanishing Statues

Chemistry

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PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter; PS1.B: Chemical Reactions

Science Illustrated: �How Marie Tharp’s Discoveries Changed Science Forever

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Earth Science

ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth;

ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions

Putting Egg-Drop Science �to the Test

Physics

PS2.A: Forces and Motion; PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces