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		Sizing Up the Universe How big? How far? Explore the universe by starting in your own backyard. Smithsonian Education				Prehistoric Climate Change Use fossils as a thermometer to read temperatures 55 million years ago. Smithsonian Education

		Digging for Answers Search the web and beat the clock in this new game. Smithsonian Education				Sizing Up a Squid Learn all about the giant squid, a real-life sea monster. Smithsonian Education

		Fruitful Exercises Try matching four kinds of food with the trees they come from. Smithsonian Education				The Wright Brothers Learn about flight, send e-cards, and conduct experiments. Air and Space Museum

		Walking on the Moon Experience the thrill of the race to space. Smithsonian Education

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		The Dynamic Earth Examine rocks to learn about the Earth’s history. Museum of Natural History				Cats for Kids Learn great facts about the great cats, send e-cards, and solve puzzles. National Zoo

		On Time Explore the ways time has changed through history. American History Museum				Milestones of Flight Learn about some major "firsts" in aviation and space history. Air and Space Museum

Games & Activities

		Polar Pairs Gather facts about polar animals in a matching game. Museum of Natural History				Name That Bug Use clues to name the mystery bug hidden behind the screen. Museum of Natural History

		Solar Shingles Build your own solar shingle powered invention. Lemelson Center				Artificial Anatomy Play an anatomy matching game. American History Museum

		Tracking the Buffalo Learn about the buffalo's role in the lives of American Indians. American History Museum				Reflections on Earth Be a spy and learn how to read satellite photos. Air and Space Museum

		Zoo: Just for Kids Play games, solve puzzles, and learn all about the animals at the National Zoo. National Zoo				Make a Light bulb Build your own light bulb. Lemelson Center