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Learning Lab@SmithsonianLab
16 Feb 2024
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Looking for ways to integrate the arts & build community? We'll be joined by @smithsoniannpg & @FCPS_ESOL’s Family Literacy Program on Mon. 10/21 at 4pm ET for an online session showcasing an activity toolkit for the classroom. Register today: si.edu/events/detail/?trumba…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads “Cultivating Learning: Fostering Belonging and Community through Art,” overlaid on a photograph of two women looking at art in a museum

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads “Cultivating Learning: Fostering Belonging and Community through Art,” overlaid on a photograph of two women looking at art in a museum
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Learn how to plan and make murals with community muralist, artist, and illustrator @rafaellopezart! This @PostalMuseum activity includes supports for brainstorming mural topics, books to inspire, ideas for organizing communities, and much more! learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/j7…
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ALT Colorful photo of artist Rafael López and a child clapping hands in front of a mural
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Explore how animals interact with paint to keep their minds and bodies engaged and curious—while helping young learners create their own animal art! Find conversation starters, videos, hands-on activities in this @NationalZoo collection: learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/eb…
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Portraiture provides an avenue for self-expression and identity-building unlike any other genre of visual art. Use this hands-on activity from @NMAAHC to build self-reflection and creative expression skills—while exploring the art of Amy Sherald! learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/WA…
Illustrations demonstrating how to draw a person's face

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Help your students celebrate and share family cooking memories with this simple, hands-on activity! You'll find book-making instructions and ideas to get families talking, creating, and enjoying food together. learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/Hz…
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ALT Book artist Sushmita Mazumdar holding a family stories book she created in her how-to video
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Looking for creative ways to help students take action? Use this hands-on @hirshhorn activity to help students turn one piece of paper into a BIG call for justice inspired by the Guerrilla Girls! learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/XE…
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ALT A colorful collage displaying a painting two kids, and text that reads Museums should show art by kids!
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Missed yesterday's webinar with the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum? Want new ways to break learning barriers? Watch the recording and leave with @CAST_UDL techniques, digital museum resources, and classroom-ready activities: youtube.com/watch?v=RdXW-sE0…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca
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#DYK The poinsettia became popular in the U.S. when it was introduced from Mexico in 1828 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico? Explore our @SmithsonianLab collection to learn more interesting facts about the plant! s.si.edu/3No1zGA
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TODAY: Need new ways to break students' learning barriers? Join us & the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum from 4–5 PM ET for a LIVE & interactive session. Leave with @CAST_UDL techniques, digital museum resources, and classroom activities: youtube.com/watch?v=RdXW-sE0…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca
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Looking for simple, hands-on activities for the classroom and at home? Check out our latest blog post and discover five Smithsonian activities to spark learning, creativity, and conversation! learninglab.si.edu/news/hand…

Hands-on Making Activities

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How can you break learning barriers with digital museum resources? Join us & the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on Tues, 12/12 from 4–5 PM ET for a LIVE & interactive session. Leave with @CAST_UDL techniques & classroom-ready activities: youtube.com/watch?v=RdXW-sE0…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca
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Need ways to break students' learning barriers? Join us & the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on Tues, 12/12 from 4–5 PM ET for a LIVE & interactive session. Leave with @CAST_UDL techniques, digital museum resources, and classroom activities: youtube.com/watch?v=RdXW-sE0…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca
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How can you break learning barriers with digital museum resources? Join us & the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on Tues, 12/12 from 4–5 PM ET for a LIVE & interactive session. Leave with @CAST_UDL techniques & classroom-ready activities: youtube.com/watch?v=RdXW-sE0…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Breaking Barriers with Universal Design for Learning and Women’s History, overlaid on an illustrated poster depicting activist Emma Tenayuca

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Looking for new ways to explore biodiversity and conservation with students? Check out this collection from the @MidAmSciMuseum, a member of @SIAffiliates: learninglab.si.edu/collectio…

Biodiversity Classroom Learning Lab

This Learning Lab Collection explores the topic of Biodiversity, broken down into sections discussing what biodiversity is, the importance of biodiversity, biodiversity loss, measuring biodiversity...

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Looking for ways to build student's close-looking skills? Compare and contrast depictions of landscapes in American art with this collection from the @RockwellMuseum ,a member of @SIAffiliates: learninglab.si.edu/collectio…

The Artist in the American Landscape

Built or natural, densely populated or sparsely inhabited, the landscape around us always affects us. Artists across the world and throughout all periods of human history have represented or incorp...

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New features and fixes for @SmithsonianLab include search, resource, and collections improvements! Check out the latest updates: learninglab.si.edu/news/smit… #SmithsonianEdu Image: learninglab.si.edu/resources…
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Use this collection from @LAPlazaLA, a @SIAffiliates member, to explore the historical context and impact of Mendez v. Westminster—one of the federal court cases that inspired the argument for Brown v. Board of Education: learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/X3…

Mendez v. Westminster: A Chicano Civil Rights Landmark Case

This Learning Lab collection was created by Alicia Gonzalez, Gabby Saxon and Shai Smith in the summer 2021 Smithsonian Affiliate Digital Learning and Engagement Internship, in partnership with Emer...

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Missed yesterday's webinar with @SIAffiliates? Need new strategies and resources to help high-school students recognize their potential to take environmental action? Watch the recording: youtube.com/watch?v=wLHwO5ZS…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Cultivating Environmental Leaders, overlaid on a photograph of students reaching out towards a peregrine falcon

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Cultivating Environmental Leaders, overlaid on a photograph of students reaching out towards a peregrine falcon
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Want to help high-school students understand their potential to take environmental action? Join us & @SIAffiliates on Tues, 11/14 from 4–5 PM ET for a LIVE & interactive session. You'll leave with classroom-ready resources & strategies to inspire: youtube.com/watch?v=wLHwO5ZS…
YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Cultivating Environmental Leaders, overlaid on a photograph of students reaching out towards a peregrine falcon

ALT YouTube thumbnail for an upcoming webinar that reads Cultivating Learning, Cultivating Environmental Leaders, overlaid on a photograph of students reaching out towards a peregrine falcon
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