Why does it feel so good to be in a garden? The latest collaboration with USA Today shares the plants, people and stories of Smithsonian Gardens to explore humans’ innate need to connect with living things
Hundreds of PreK-12 teaching and learning resources that support developmentally appropriate skill-building and leverage both well-known and lesser-known stories in American history are freely available online for use in the classroom and at home
In collaboration with USA TODAY, “America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice” is a tribute to veterans—covering Veterans Day history, personal stories, military branches and awards, and intergenerational activities to honor the legacy of the country’s veterans
Through a convening of educators and community organizations, new education resources for students spotlight local histories in engaging new formats, telling stories from right in their own backyards
Among the speakers featured at this summer's Smithsonian National Education Summit, classroom teachers from across grade levels and subject areas will share transferrable practices and insightful strategies with thousands of educator participants
An afterschool club in partnership with the Smithsonian and the World Wildlife Fund aims to build environmental leadership skills through hands-on experiences and exposure to a wide range of "green" careers
Meet the college student who’s changing the world with innovative solutions and promoting the power of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for positive impact every chance she gets
The 4th annual National Education Summit is a one-of-a-kind, signature three-day program hosted by the Smithsonian, featuring inspiring keynotes, deep-dive sessions, hands-on workshops and an evening networking reception
Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education
These free regularly scheduled, drop-in programs across the Smithsonian introduce the youngest learners and their caregivers to a wide-range of playful, engaging, age-appropriate topics, including shapes and storytelling, animals and nature, and music and movement
From an innovative program connecting students to animals to youth-inspired science investigation, the 2024 Smithsonian Education Award recipients demonstrate a wide range of initiatives that bridge science and wonder with learners
A visit to the National Museum of Natural History’s Sant Ocean Hall, whether in person or online, offers connections for learners of all ages with experts, new ideas and ways to take action in preserving the environment
A new Smithsonian guide features tips for exploring objects in the sky, examines technology that helps us better understand the universe, and explores ways culture and the arts have used the cosmos to stimulate our imaginations
Nearly 100 interns from across the country learn first-hand how museums and cultural organizations address some of today's most critical challenges in their work
At a Smithsonian museum just off the National Mall, PreK-8th grade students engage in free field trip experiences that focus on storytelling through design, problem solving, and object-based learning
Throughout summer 2023, the Smithsonian partnered with 4-H and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to unleash the potential of museum visits and out-of-school learning
"Explore, Discover, Learn: Back to School With the Smithsonian" is a guide for generations of lifelong learners, featuring memorable milestones in education, an array of activities and ties to today
A future astronaut headed to Mars could be in your classroom. A new program from the National Air and Space Museum provides a memorable learning experience that builds on student interests and hones engineering and design skills
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/fd/b1/fdb1caba-8a1f-4260-a721-21567a5211d3/image_3.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/ed/51/ed511666-5164-4532-b77f-01d036cf27b0/nmaahc1.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/a1/6c/a16c56e3-1587-4db2-ba79-a50cb2807bd5/november_2024_usat.jpeg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/bf/c4/bfc4939e-db24-4a76-95b9-479e9481ade5/apac1.png)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/1f/f7/1ff7b458-fb27-4027-832b-efbd1c6725c5/micheline_lavalle.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/99/9b/999b602c-b3fa-4926-8791-483fedd53d7c/eoyal1.png)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/c4/f2/c4f2dd37-aa37-4c14-830d-9f930e911628/gitanjali1.jpeg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/41/5b/415b83d0-c5b6-41f8-920f-7bba49e23dc2/summit1.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/82/7a/827a3de6-0a78-41f5-b737-e87a01f9574d/kids.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/d5/ac/d5ac0280-2ea1-4933-a52c-ec1c858bfc9a/awardees2024.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/02/17/0217c68c-4f0e-4f96-9e1e-709de169865b/oceanhall.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/21/a9/21a9168d-e8ca-45d0-862a-8c435faab62a/23-1358-si-usat-wonderawe-twitter.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/93/e4/93e45be6-6732-4d82-b9f0-495e57300d8a/sacredit-2.jpeg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/fd/0c/fd0cec60-bad4-4568-94db-828fcde60b93/dt-mother_earth_and_me_final_2018.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/82/e4/82e44ce1-c256-4428-9100-f79f2054a68b/students_mailing_letters.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/b8/24/b82400dd-56b8-43b9-881b-783bc518d344/53045746945_235bf166e5_o.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/11/bb/11bb0994-5c39-4af5-be17-19524247d8be/23-0501-bts-usat-si_twitter-nobg.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/df/91/df918b5b-109a-494c-a38e-072f6c526c0f/nasm2023-03419.jpg)
/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer_public/11/95/11953465-aed9-46ca-ab30-df0ceac8c3bb/chsdm_paper_monuments.jpeg)