Smithsonian Natural History Programs

Live Webcasts Smithsonian Science How? The new program “Smithsonian Science How?” delivers real-world science to classrooms through free, interactive, live webcasts and supporting classroom resources. Find it all here. Free School Program Q?rius at the National Museum of Natural History This new teen center offers one-of-a-kind science learning experiences. Free sixty-minute immersive, curriculum-relevant programs are offered for school groups on weekday mornings. Find a program for your class.

New Lesson What Is a Primary Source? Students learn to tell the difference between first- and second-hand accounts as they examine documents related to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Explore the lesson.

Teaching Resources Black History Month February is Black History Month. The Smithsonian offers related events and teaching materials. See all resources.

New Downloadable Activities Awesome Adventures at the Smithsonian Smithsonian Books offers thirteen free downloadable activity sheets, all taken from its new kids’ guide to the Smithsonian. Subjects range from the mechanics of flight to the history of the Star-Spangled Banner. Download all 10.