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Exploring Curiosity
Think about some of the remarkable discoveries that have been made over the course of history. The d...
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Curiosity in the World
When you lean into your curiosity, you become more open to new experiences. While international trav...
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Recipe Resourcefulness
Science works hard behind the scenes of nearly everything we do in our lives, including how we get o...
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Resourcefulness and the Global Supply Chain
The coronavirus pandemic is testing our resources and our resourcefulness. Students have been forced...
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Resourcefulness in History
In history, there are so many stories of resourcefulness. How did individuals or groups solve proble...
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The Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend
Challenging times and circumstances can push us to our limits. Thankfully, artists of all kinds – ...
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Challenge Accepted!
Throughout history, we’ve been motivated by the desire to achieve what hasn’t been done, to ...
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International Travel
Traveling often challenges us to immerse ourselves in a new environment, speak another language,...
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Prehistoric Cave Painting
One of the unique traits that make us human is our need to express ourselves. Some forms of expressi...
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How does your community recognize the legacy of veterans and other leaders?
Learn about numerous memorials around Washington D.C, and then create a memorial for an event or fig...
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How Deep Do Your Roots Go?
What are the lasting traditions of your family’s cultural history? It’s time to explore your fam...
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What Does Your Legacy Look Like?
Scientists are constantly asking questions, collecting evidence, and refining their knowledge. Thank...
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Grow West, Young Man
Westward expansion saw the United States grow into a nation that stretched from coast to coast. Look...
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Growth Happens
Learn how to start Kitchen Scrap Gardening and examine natural growth in unusual places! These activ...
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Dance Moves Culture
Around the globe and throughout generations, dance has always played a fundamental part of what we c...
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International Connections and Community Spirit
The International Center of Photography is inviting people from around the world to share their stor...
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People Are a History of Connection
Now more than ever we need to stay connected as we are unable to be together in person. Consider th...
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Become a Citizen Scientist
Amateur observers have always played an important role in helping scientists collect observations a...
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What Does Science Tell Us About Time?
Consider the existence of time, through a telescope and microscope. Whether we can see it or not, ev...
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Time savers
Across the world, maintaining cultural sites for future generations is an exercise in a special form...
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Expressing Time with Art
Time has limits, and what happens between its start and a finish is a window into seasons, people, c...
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Where Does Time Come From and How Do I See It?
How you might experience time compared to, say, anyone else on the planet, could be pretty similar...
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Make Time for Movement
In a period of isolation and social distancing, staying physically active has never been more import...
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Better Late Than Never?
Not usually. Learn how to shake the “I’ll do it laters” with this Ted Talk on Procrastinat...
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World War II Memorial
World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, and more than 30 countries were involved ...
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White House
At the turn of the nineteenth century, democracy was still a novel form of government and it was unc...
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Washington Monument
Despite its construction being halted due to war and its structure damaged by natural forces, the Wa...
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was designed by Maya Lin, a 21-year old student from Yale University, ...
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US Capitol Activity
At one point, the Capitol Building was the geographic center of Washington, D.C. Today, it remains a...
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The factors that led to the rise of the Nazi Party and eventual appointment of its leader, Adolf Hit...
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
Early efforts at establishing a museum dedicated to the accomplishments and history of African Ameri...
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National Portrait Gallery
While the Smithsonian Institution is commonly associated with its more famous history and natural sc...
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National Archives
Did you know that the National Archives consist of dozens of facilities spread across the country? B...
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Mount Vernon
The land that Mount Vernon occupies was first owned by the Washington family as early as the 1670s. ...
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Lincoln Memorial
Honest Abe hardly needs an introduction. The president who held the union together and brought slave...
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Library of Congress
Did you know that the Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and the oldest federal...
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L’Enfant and Urban Design
How did a French painter come to be the designer of Washington, D.C.? Discover the life and story of...
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
What do you know about the history, significance, and symbolism of the Korean War Memorial?
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FDR Memorial
The longest-serving president, FDR (as he was commonly known) served a record four consecutive terms...
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Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson may be best known as our third president, but he also accomplished many other feats...
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
MLK is the first African-American and one of the few non-presidents to be memorialized on the Nation...
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Arlington National Cemetery
Located in Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the national cemetery of the Un...
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National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian Institution is often referred to as “the nation’s attic,” due to its diverse c...
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National Air and Space Museum
This is the most popular museum in Washington, D.C. In fact, it’s the second most popular museum i...
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National Museum of Natural History
Opened in 1910, this museum traces its origins back even further, to the founding of the Smithsonian...
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How Can Music Evoke Emotion
Often, music is both written and listened to because it has meaning. Pieces/lyrics are written to ex...
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Censorship Activity
Censorship is more than strict rules against nudity or the bleeps heard when someone curses on radio...
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Endangered Species Social Media Activity
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) provides a program for the conservation of threatened and endangere...
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When the Going Gets Tough
What challenge might you take on if time, money, and the required preparations were not obstacles? I...
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Good Vibrations
Learning about new, interesting global music can make you a better musician by introducing new style...
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Powerful Portraits
It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words...but what are portraits trying to tell us? ...
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Renewable Energy
In the United States, just over 11 percent of energy consumed is produced by renewable sources. The ...
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Weather, Climate, and Energy Worksheet
This mini-lesson worksheet is optimized for teaching students about global change as it relates to W...
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7 Interesting Facts Videos
We’ve pulled together some interesting facts about some of the many places that you can travel to ...
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Your Carbon Footprint
Studies show that human activity is causing major changes to Earth’s climate. Leaders in environme...
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Lesson Plan - Annotated Photo Journal
Students will understand that photographs with annotations can send specific messages.
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Lesson Plan - Google Tour
For teachers who want to inspire wanderlust in their students! This lesson plan, adapted for virtual...
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We the People
Are government elections always fair? Should the Constitution be changed to place term limits on mem...
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Resource Guide for Athletes
Designed specifically for the student athlete, this reference guide has some helpful links you can a...
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Marine Invertebrates
In this question and categorization exercise, you'll learn more about marine invertebrates and their...
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Why are Animals Important
In this assignment, you'll answer the question "why are animals important." Your presentation will a...
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Nature Writing
Annie Dillard's essay on mangrove trees is your inspiration as you get a glimpse into the world of a...
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Virtual Tours and Cams
This handy reference guide provides a listing with links of some of our favorite virtual tours and w...
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Box By Box
A Ted Talk by Hans Rosling serves as the inspiration for this exercise around global population grow...
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Our Loss of Wisdom
Using a TED Talk by Barry Schwartz as inspiration, in this assignment you'll describe a situation in...
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The Time 100
This activity challenges you to think about the 100 Most Influential People list published each year...
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In My Life
Are you listening to music or actually hearing it? In this exercise, you'll deepen your understandin...
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Time Capsule
In this activity, you'll write a letter to future students about the time capsule you created and wh...
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Melodies on My Mind
Music can play a big role in your life and your memories.  In this activity, you'll write how music...
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My Generation
Using Terry Kim's quote as your inspiration, you will discuss the impact that technology will have o...
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Population Clock
Using the US Census website for your inspiration, in this activity, you'll think about the possible ...
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Fair Play
Watch former Wimbledon Doubles Champion talk about the concept of fair play before writing your own ...
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Your Code of Conduct
After reading Brandon Cullen's TED Talk "Life Lessons from the Minors,", this activity will challeng...
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UN Millennium Development Goals
In this activity, you'll create your own social media campaign to address the issues highlighted in ...
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Water Testing
This is an activity taken directly from our Habitat H2O Discovery Journal.  You'll learn about wate...
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Ways to Honor those who Served
In what ways can we honor those who paid the ultimate price? In what ways can we honor all soldiers ...
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Civic Engagement
In this activity, think of and pray about an issue or policy in your school that you would like to c...
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Compare Leaders
In this activity, you'll think through the different leaders that have influenced you. Compare two l...
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Your Future Self
In this assignment, you'll make a collage that represents your future self. In doing so, you'll refl...
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Importance of National Documents
In this activity you'll answer 5 questions regarding the importance of our national documents like t...
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Life of a Soldier
In this group activity, you'll find a military service member to interview then you'll compare your ...
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Museum Renovation
Imagine it's the year 2030 and you have been given the job of renovating one of the museums in Washi...
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Foreign Films
Films can provide a unique insight into foreign cultures and places. In this course for internationa...
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Squid Dissection
In this activity taken from our Splash into Science Discovery Journal, you'll discuss dissections wh...
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Smithsonian Science Resources
Here are some of our favorite science resources straight from the Smithsonian Learning Lab.  We hop...
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Uncovering America’s Indigenous History
Several of the Smithsonian Museums offer exhibits and displays that tell the stories of indigenous p...
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California State History - Fill in the Blank Activity
This fun fill in the blank activity will cover many of the more famous facts, figures, and locations...
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California State History - How Government Works
This activity sheet, taken from the California State History Discovery Journal, looks at the three b...
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California State History - Sutter's Fort
This fun activity taken from our California State History Discovery Journal looks at Sutter's Fort a...
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California State History - Transcontinental Railroad
This exercise looks at the Transcontinental Railroad:  a timeline of it's history and it's impact o...
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Climate Threats and Technology
In this activity, you'll look at the major threats to the sustainability of life on Earth and the sa...
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Implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Throughout a series of questions, you'll ultimately answer the question of how emerging technologies...
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Volcanic Myths and Legends
After you read an article by the BBC, in this activity, you'll consider the following questions:  H...
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Scientific Management
In this week long activity, you will look at Taylorism, known as scientific management. Henry Ford u...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go
After watching the video and two articles provided, consider the following questions as it relates t...
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Living in an Intelligent World
Is artificial intelligence always a good thing?  In this exercise, you'll read this article regardi...
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spend some time exploring the UNESCO World Heritage website. Now, it’s your turn to propose the ne...
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