Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Nestled in the nation’s capital in the richest museum complex in the world is the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, a model early childhood program that places children at the center of every experience. SEEC utilizes an emergent curriculum, following the children's interests to teach content and developmental skills through objects in the museums and community.
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center's collections
Wheels
<p>Why do bicycles have wheels? Why do different bikes have different sized wheels? Learn about high wheel bicycles and geared bicycles and race different objects down a ramp.</p>
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Wheels and Axles
<p>Objectives:</p>
<ul><li>Identify the shape of a wheel</li><li>Experiment with differently shaped wheels </li><li>Learn that wheels and axles help heavy things move </li></ul>
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Women as Pioneers of Technology: Invention and Contribution
<p>This Learning Lab collection was created by Ngan Vo, a student in the summer 2022 Smithsonian Digital Learning and Engagement Internship, in collaboration with Emerson Collective. </p>
<p>This collection draws from the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center’s approach to object-based learning and aims to remedy gender bias in the classroom, particularly regarding STEM-based subjects. By showcasing women as trailblazers of technology, the collection hopes to spark confidence and gauge interest from young girls to participate in STEM endeavors. </p>
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