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Connected Communities: Ecosystems Understand what an ecosystem is and the different types of ecosystems. Understand how living things are interconnected and why this is important. https://s.si.edu/DoctrinaEcosystemsGrade Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 Life sciences, Science

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 Why are people afraid of tornadoes? Understand that tornadoes are weather-related hazards. Understand the characteristics of tornadoes. Identify ways people can protect themselves during a tornado. https://s.si.edu/tornadoespresentation Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 Science, Physical science

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 Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Wright Brothers Learning Lab Slide Show A slideshow version of the Flights of Fancy Story Time Wright Brothers learning lab. An alternative to using the Smithsonian Learning lab website https://s.si.edu/StoryTimePrePostWrightBrothersPresentation Grade PK, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K Aircraft, Aviation, Balloons, Early flight, People

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 Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Air Show A mixture of experiments and activities to expand the learning on the Air Show Storytime. Learn about Air Circuses and Air Shows with activities that connect to learning standards. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13uy-s0PtEDF5LKnIwh6_-Vwl3wRsWYivqM8RJ6HWkk8/copy?usp=sharing Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Aircraft, Aviation

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 Diagram of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano This diagram of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano shows the underground “plumbing” and paths of magma. https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/6017hjpg Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 8, Grade 7, Grade 6, Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3 Science

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 Por qu la gente tiene miedo de los tornados Entender que los tornados son peligros relacionados con el clima. Entender las características de los tornados. Identificar las formas en que las personas pueden protegerse durante un tornado. https://s.si.edu/tornadoespresentationspanish Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Grade K Physical science

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 Science in Pre-K The goal of the Science in Pre-K website is to provide you with a foundation in science content and teaching methods for science inquiry in a preschool environment. https://scienceinprek.si.edu/ Birth to PreK, Grade PK Science, Spaceflight

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 How Wings Work Use this interactive to learn how wings work. http://howthingsfly.si.edu/activities/how-wings-work Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 Aircraft, Physical science

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 Geography From Space Test your geography skills with the quizzes. Identify geographic locations on the Earth based on a satellite or aerial image and a brief clue. https://airandspace.si.edu/learn/programs-and-activities/activities/geography-space Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 1, Grade 2 Physical science, Science, Solar System, Satellites

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 The Science of the Wizard of Oz - STEM in 30: Season 8 Episode 7 In this episode we’ll explore some of the more fanciful parts of the story and dive deep into tornadoes, flying witches, hot air balloons and – what about those flying monkeys? https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/science-wizard-oz-stem-30-season-8-episode-7 Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 Physical science, Science, Society and Culture, Technology and Engineering

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 Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre and Post Visit Materials - Air Show Learning Lab Slide Show A slideshow version of the Flights of Fancy Story Time Air Show learning lab. An alternative to using the Smithsonian Learning lab website. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1I5Q11SeLmf3JliSuKsXQzyLeAfAL2u5YL7LdErU6TDc/copy?usp=sharing Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Aircraft, Aviation

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 Flights of Fancy Story Time Field Trip Pre Visit and Post Visit Materials - Air Show Learning Lab Flights of Fancy Pre and Post Visit Materials companion Learning Lab. https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/air-show-pre-and-post-visit-materials/8ItTezYAdam0VxPj Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 Aircraft, Aviation

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