Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Richard Petty's 200th Victory Car"

Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:48:15 GMT

This online exhibition highlights artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, and will introduce students to the pioneering men and women who dominated their sports; championed their country, race, or sex; and helped others to achieve. Both on and off the playing field, these undaunted individuals broke records for themselves and broke barriers for us all. Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers portrays athletes from more than a dozen sports.

American Racing: A Diversity of Innovation

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:13:12 GMT

Students can learn the century-long history of grass-roots invention in American automobile racing. This reference page is included in the online exhibition entitled America on the Move, which focuses on transportation in US history.

Be a Movie Director

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:44:17 GMT

In this interactive game, students develop research skills and explore the Museum's collections as they create a movie using images from an online image database. This interactive is included in the online exhibition entitled America on the Move, which focuses on transportation in US history.