By: Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology Here at the Smithsonian, we know that museum objects and artwork can spark student curiosity, foster class discussion, and help all learners make authentic connections. Below you'll find some of the Learning Lab team's favorites–along with teaching ideas for bringing these real-world museum resources into your classroom this year. Immokalee Statue of Liberty One of the first things your students might notice about...

By: Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology We’ve been hard at work implementing fixes and updates to enhance your experience using the Smithsonian Learning Lab, and we’re excited to share our latest updates with you! Today’s upgrades include search and collections improvements. Find more information about these changes below. Don’t forget – our Help Center is here to support you in using the Lab with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials on how to discover,...

By: Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology We’ve been hard at work implementing fixes and updates to enhance your experience using the Smithsonian Learning Lab, and we’re excited to share our latest updates with you!Today’s upgrades include search improvements and easy-to-find inquiry strategies to use in building Learning Lab collections or offline with students! Find more information about these changes below.Don’t forget – our Help Center is here to support you ...

By: Maureen Leary, Youth & Family Programs Manager, Smithsonian National Postal Museum, and Anne Matlock, Hirshhorn Kids Team Lead, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden As the world’s largest museum, research, and education complex, the Smithsonian Institution provides a seemingly endless array of lessons, activities, and programs on all kinds of topics. When looking for resources for kids, the sheer magnitude of offerings can be daunting. In response to this, we a...

By: Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology We’ve been hard at work implementing fixes and updates to enhance your experience using the Smithsonian Learning Lab, and we’re excited to share our latest updates with you!Today’s upgrades include search, resource, and collections improvements. Find information about these changes below.Don’t forget – our Help Center is here to support you in using the Lab with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials on how to disco...