Special Resources for Educators
Click on these links for more of the Smithsonian's resources for educators.
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
http://americanart.si.edu/education/index.cfm
A collection of resources and services available to teachers across the country,
free of charge. Information on professional development workshops that addresses
core curricula are also highlighted.
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture
http://www.anacostia.si.edu
The museum’s Internet guide to exhibitions, programs, the Anacostia community,
scholars, and cultural resources
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
http://www.seec.si.edu/education.htm
Information on training and seminars for teachers interested in using museum
resources in early education
National Postal Museum
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/educators/4a1_guidedtours.html
Information on museum student tours
Arthur M. Sackler and Freer Galleries of Art
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/teachers.htm
Engaging online resources from the two galleries that comprise the national
museum of Asian art at the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Institution Libraries
http://www.sil.si.edu
Starting place for navigating the Libraries’ extensive educational resources,
which includes a "virtual bookshelf" of digital editions
National Museum of Natural History
http://www.mnh.si.edu/education
Comprehensive list of resources for teachers and students
National Museum of the American Indian
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=education&second=pub
Downloadable PDFs of teaching materials to use in the classroom and learn more
about visiting the museum with your students
National Portrait Gallery
http://www.npg.si.edu/educate2/retratos3.htm
Information on educational programs associated with the new exhibition Retratos:
2,000 Years of Latin American Portraits. Programs include a special teen
exhibition and a "costume van."
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
http://www.folklife.si.edu/explore/educator_resources.html
and
http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org
Catalog of reasonably-priced teacher resources. Downloadable music is available
at the Global Sound site.
Smithsonian Institution Archives
http://siarchives.si.edu/history/exhibits/documents/index.htm
Smithsonian Scrapbook: Letters, Diaries & Photographs from the Smithsonian
Archives is an online exhibit with classroom guides and introductory materials
suitable for grades 5–12.
Smithsonian Business Ventures
http://www.si.edu/group_tours
Information on IMAX theaters, Smithsonian dining, and much more
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
http://www.serc.si.edu/education
Teacher resources, including K–12 programs
National Science Resources Center
http://www.nsrconline.org/curriculum_resources/teacher_resources.html
and
http://www.science-teachers-academies.si.edu
Descriptions of 32 units in a K–9 inquiry-science curriculum and links
to professional- and leadership-development programs and services. The Science
Teachers Academies site includes information on upcoming academies.
National Museum of American History
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu
Curricular materials, downloadable activities, and information on planning a
field trip to the museum
Horticulture Services Division
http://www.gardens.si.edu/horticulture/gardens/nmnh/butterfly.html
Resources for natural science studies in the Butterfly Garden section of the
site
Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives
http://latino.si.edu
Educational resources that address Latino contributions to American history,
culture, and society
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
http://www.sites.si.edu/education/teachers_res2.htm
Downloadable curriculum materials and links to family and classroom activities
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
http://www.stri.org/english/education_fellowships/links.php
Information on research and outreach programs, updates from researchers working
in the field, and a bilingual curriculum on tropical rainforests and oceans.
The curriculum has been adopted by the Ministry of Education in Panama, where
the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute is based.
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program
http://www.apa.si.edu
Curriculum based on the Korean American Centennial commemoration at the Smithsonian
The Discovery Theater
http://www.discoverytheater.org
Complete schedule of each season’s performances, with links to show information
and teacher resources
The Smithsonian Associates
http://www.residentassociates.org
Large selection of lectures, classes, study tours, and performances from the
world’s largest museum-based continuing education program
The National Zoo
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/onlineresources/default.cfm
Online resources, including webcams, animal fact sheets, a "homework helper,"
and Conservation Central, an award-winning habitat education program
Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org
and
http://www.smithsoniansource.org
Main education site of the Smithsonian has lesson plans, professional development
opportunities, publications. SmithsonianSource.org focuses on the teaching of
American history using primary sources.
Smithsonian Magazine
http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/teachers
Special site where educators can purchase Smithsonian memberships (including
subscription to Smithsonian magazine) at 50 percent off normal rate
