http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To Book "What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=836http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=836<p>Through the use of four interactive games, students will learn how play-the ordinary and everyday "work of childhood"-connects to the creative impulse of both historic and contemporary inventors in the Invention Playhouse. This resource is&nbsp;part of the <em>Invention at Play</em> online exhibition from the Lemelson Center.</p>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:10:12 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2248http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2248<p dir="ltr" align="left">In this section of the online exhibition entitled <em>Treasures of American History</em>, students will learn how biographies of important Americans can reflect the circumstances of their times, provide a personal perspective on the past, and make up a fascinating and multifaceted portrait of American achievement. A Spanish version of the exhibition is available on the exhibition's homepage.</p>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:55:51 GMT