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The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world. Content from all of Smithsonian's buildings can be found here. Use the filters on the left to narrow the results by material type, subject, or grade level.

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Abraham Lincoln: The Face of a War
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A detailed lesson plan of Abraham Lincoln to celebrate the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth. In a PDF file, the complete lesson is provided along with visual aides needed for the lesson. Draws on photographs and masks of Lincoln's face and discusses their significance in terms of his activities in office.

Subject:
Career and Technical Education
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Accepting Smithson's Gift: John Quincy Adams' Role
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From a Smithsonian exhibition entitled "From Smithson to Smithsonian," this document relates John Quincy Adams' role in getting the US government to accept and support the gift that became the Smithsonian Institution. A transcript of Adams' report to Congress is included.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian Libraries
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Ad Reinhardt
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Ad Reinhardt is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief information including title of work and date of creation.

Subject:
Arts
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Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Date Added:
08/24/2023
African Vision: Explore African Art: At Home
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This printable guide is to be used in conjunction with the African Vision web site from the NMAfA. It offers six different activites to try on your own including connections between art and science as well as some games.

Subject:
Arts
Mathematics
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
National Museum of African Art
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Airplanes and Airports: How to Take Off Without Ever Leaving the Ground
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Smithsonian Education presents "Airplanes and Airports: How to Take Off Without Ever Leaving the Ground." Teachers can download this teaching package that discusses airplanes and airports. Included in the discussion are the forces of flight and the history of aviation. Students will enjoy the hands-on activities described in the lessons. Teachers will appreciate the student handouts provided, as well as the list of resources.

Subject:
Career and Technical Education
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Date Added:
08/24/2023
Alma Woodsey Thomas
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As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Alma Woodsey Thomas in addition to an extensive listing of her works as displayed at the museum.

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Arts
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Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
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08/24/2023
Amazon giant anteater
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As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the giant anteater. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

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Science
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Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
Date Added:
04/12/2021
Amazonia Habitat
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The Amazonia Habitat is an exhibit from the National Zoo which highlights various aspects of the Amazon including habitat species, plant information, and more. The exhibit includes a virtual tour and an audio tour along with links to additional information.

Subject:
Science
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Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
Date Added:
04/12/2021
American Alligator Fact Sheet
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As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.

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Science
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Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
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Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
Date Added:
04/12/2021
American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources
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Great online resource for finding teaching material to help students learn about American Indian Heritage Month. Features a wealth of information on Native American history, medicine, rituals, religion, art, and culture.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Date Added:
08/24/2023
American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
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Review the lives and careers of the presidents (current through 2001), particularly the burdens that the office imposes, by examining documents and artifacts that clarify the powers of the office, the role of presidential campaigns, life in the White House, and related themes.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
American Presidency: Andrew Jackson
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Brief biographical sketch of America's seventh president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/05/2022
American Presidency: James Madison
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Brief biographical sketch of America's fourth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

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Social Studies
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Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/05/2022
American Presidency: John Adams
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Brief biographical sketch of America's second president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/24/2023
America on the Move: A Nation of Immigrants: Latino Stories
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While in the year 2000 Latinos were the largest ethnic minority in the United States, their experiences are by no means the same. Explore stories of Latino immigration and migration and see some of the complexities of immigration.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/07/2023
America on the Move: Americans Adopt the Auto
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This exhibition explores the role of transportation in American history focusing on the way the automobile went from being a plaything of the rich to a major factor in the American transportation landscape.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Smithsonian Institution
Provider Set:
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Date Added:
08/24/2023