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National Museum of American History: History Wired: Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the famous speech given August 28, 1963 by Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Amazon Giant Anteater

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the giant anteater. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet,...
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National Museum of Natural History: Old Goats in Transition

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about pre-historic animal domestication, something that that has been studied rigorously by scientists, but not yet fully understood. The bottom half of this article focuses on goat domestication as it was practiced in southwestern...
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Freer | Sackler Galleries: Mystical and Moral Themes in Persian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring an interactive exhibition entitled "Love and Yearning," this display features themed poetry and painting centered on mystical and moral issues.
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National Museum of American History: Archives Center: Portraits of a City

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic archive, with thousands of images, documents the African American community of Washington, D.C., during the twentieth century.
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National Museum of American History: Pueblo Pots

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site briefly highlights the importance of pottery for the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. It includes suggested activities and books for further research and learning.
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Smithsonian Institution: Killer Bees

For Students 9th - 10th
Description, distribution, damage done, and control are the topics discussed in this concise, informative site.
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Inscribing Meaning: Test Your Memory

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Introduce yourself to writing symbols of various African people. Then test your skills with this online memory game.
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National Museum of African Art: Music of Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to a contemporary style of music from Madagascar, called "salegy," which blends the musical traditions of Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, and Indonesia.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Educational Insights: The Headless Horseman

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive demonstration that reveals the literary content of John Quidor's painting The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane. Roll over elements in Quidor's painting to find connections to Washington Irving's tale of the...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Sargent Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has an image of a sculpture titled "Mask" by Sargent Johnson. Famous for his sculptures based on African examples, Johnson explains his intent in sculpting these in a brief paragraph accompanying the...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Contemporary Folk Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful treasures from the Smithsonian are included in this exhibit along with explanations below each picture. Click on 'Index' to see the complete list of works.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Velino Shije Herrera: What's the Story?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Artwork often has hidden stories within them. This Native American painting has three hidden stories. Can you find them?
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Activities That Play With Letters and Numbers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Using artist Robert Indiana as inspiration, this site gives steps on how to make a sign for your bedroom door that includes numbers and letters.
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National Museum of Natural History: Black and White Colobus

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the black-and-white colobus monkey and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Where Do Mammals Live: Lion

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Illustrated overview of the lion explains how the different roles of males and females help lions survive in their habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Leopard Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the leopard seal and an accompanying photo demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat meat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the caribou and an accompanying photo illustrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to migrate to find its food supply.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Prairie Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief illustrated overview of the prairie dog and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Snowshoe Hare

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the snowshoe hare and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Jaguar

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the jaguar and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to hunt for its prey.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Pygmy Marmoset

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the pygmy marmoset and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Bongo

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief illustrated overview of the bongo that demonstrates the physical adaptations that allow this animal to live and move in its habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Bushbaby

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief illustrated overview of the bushbaby and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to communicate with family members.