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Spotlight – Moon Trees!

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Learn more about the past, present, and future of Moon Trees around the country!

Spotlight – Moon Trees!

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Hidden in Plain Sight - Using Moss to Detect Air Pollution and Engage Civic Scientists

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Standards addressed in this Spotlight:

Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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