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What is the Internet of Things?

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Learn about the Internet of Things and how it works.

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Introduction to Cryptocurrency

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Learn about cryptocurrency and how it came to be.

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Designing Rovers for the Moon’s Extreme Environment

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Learn about the extreme environment on the Moon and the challenges this poses for designing lunar rovers.

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Introduction to Biofuels

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Learn about biofuels and what makes them a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

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How can you protect your personal information?

Hands-on Activities

Protect your personal information with different types of encryption.

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Can you design icons for different screens?

Hands-on Activities

Use pixels to design an icon in two sizes.

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Artemis Goes to the Moon!

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Learn about NASA’s Space Launch System, which includes the Boeing-built Core Stage, and how it got Orion to the Moon and back again.

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Let's Talk the Future of Medicine Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about the future of medicine

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The Earth Moon System

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Answers to some common questions about Earth’s Moon.

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What is Blockchain and Why Does it Matter?

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Learn about blockchain and how it is used to keep data safe.

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Introduction to Cybersecurity

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Learn the basics of cybersecurity and how to keep your information safe from hackers.

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Networks of Life

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Learn about the math behind networks and where we find networks in the natural and technological world.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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Learn about vehicles that use hydrogen for fuel.

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Origin of Earth’s Moon

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Learn how Earth’s moon came to be and what we have learned from Moon rocks.

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Design Thinking

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Learn about the Design Thinking process and how it can be used with students.