<p>This student activity introduces students to plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, and fossils through selected Smithsonian images, diagrams, videos, articles and activities supplemented with additional instructional materials. Features of this collection have been included or designed to spark excitement by teaching students through different forms of media. The sorting activities (see pink and white tile at the end of the collection) let students play the roles of archaeologists, anthropologists, and curators by sorting rocks and fossils based on age. At the conclusion of the activity, students will be able to think critically about how cities prepare for volcanoes and earthquakes by answering questions about current events.</p> <p><strong><u>STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:</u></strong></p><p>If there is a paper clip on the left side of the slide, click on it and follow instructions. </p> <p><i>Tags: archaeology, anthropology, margins, subduction, hotspot, oceanic, crust, continental, rift, transform, shield, spreading, ridge, trench</i></p><p><em></em></p>

<p>This assignment allows you to explore these aspects of Mercury:</p> <ul><li>Name</li><li>Location</li><li>Size</li><li>Atmosphere</li><li>Surface</li><li>Moons</li><li>Exploration</li></ul><p>Many of the artifacts, videos, and images include questions that will help you better understand our solar system. </p> <p>HOW TO BEGIN:</p> <p>Begin this activity by watching the first video about Mercury, which will help you answer questions throughout the collection.</p> <p><em>Tags: Stars, Moons, Mythology</em></p>

<p>In this activity, you will learn about Chinese American traditions and culture through resources related to cooking and community. Each artifact, video and image includes questions that will help you think about the significance of each and its connections to Chinese American communities.</p> <p><em>This Smithsonian Learning Lab collection received Federal support from the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. </em> </p> <p> #APA2018</p>

<p>Students, please scroll through the videos in order to learn about four areas of science with Smithsonian scientists: Earth science, Marine science, Animal science, and Space science. There is a Smithsonian online interactive in each section under learn more.</p> <p><em>Tags: frogs, elephants, ocean, snails, dinosaur, leopard, elephant</em><br /></p>

<p>Are you interested in learning about Jackson Pollock and his "drip" method of painting? If you are, this is the perfect collection for you!<br /></p> <p>You will be asked questions throughout this collection to help you better understand Jackson Pollock's art work.</p>

<p>This activity explores Elaine de Kooning's John F. Kennedy portrait and the process of its creation from sketches to the final piece. The collection includes a video about John F. Kennedy's assassination and prompts learners to better understand how to read this portrait by thinking critically while answering questions.</p>