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Text: Smithsonian National Education Summit, July 15-17

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For Educators

The Smithsonian offers many resources and programs to support educators, caregivers, and students in the classroom, at home, and at our museums, research centers, and zoo.

These offerings encompass an extensive collection of online lesson plans, interactive activities, and multimedia materials, all tailored to various grade levels and subjects. Educators can access primary source documents, museum exhibits, and expert-curated content, allowing them to enhance their classroom instruction and engage students in rich, real-world learning experiences. The Smithsonian also hosts professional development opportunities, workshops, and webinars for teachers, fostering continuous growth and innovation in the field of education. Additionally, the Institution's museums, galleries, and research facilities serve as invaluable teaching spaces, where educators can bring their students to explore and interact with the vast and diverse world of knowledge and culture that the Smithsonian preserves and showcases.

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Educator Resources

  • Two young children reading a book together.

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  • Photo collage: A group of teens look at a museum artwork. Illustrations of art materials are in the background.

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  • Students investigate microscopic findings.

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  • Students debate in a classroom.

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  • A photo collage with images including a t-rex skull, teen photographer, golden tamir illustration, and astronaut suit.

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Educator Programs and Activities

  • Teachers in Sparklab.

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  • Kids sitting in Hirshhorn Plaza for STORYTIME program.

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  • Smiling students in a school bus.

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For questions and requests to Smithsonian educators, email us at [email protected].

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