Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "American Eagle Pop-Up"

Design Your Own Family Flag

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:06:55 GMT

In this activity, children will create their own family flag using colors and pictures that have personal meanings. They will then explain why they chose those colors and pictures and their meanings. This resource is included in an OurStory module entitled Making the Star-Spangled Banner. OurStory is a series of modules designed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow children to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.

The President's Seal

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:11:25 GMT

Why does the Presidential seal look the way that it does? In this activity, students will be able to explore the symbolism on the Presidential seal, color the seal how they would like and then create a new seal! As part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History's online exhibition The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden, this activity will help students learn about an important national symbol.

What is an emblem?

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:12:24 GMT

Students can learn how automobile companies represented themselves through radiator emblems. This reference page is included in the online exhibition entitled America on the Move, which focuses on transportation in US history.

History on Stage Pop-Up Lesson

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:18:54 GMT

This lesson plan, developed in support of the exhibition Paper Engineering: Fold, Pull, Pop, and Turn, introduces students to the variety of mechanisms included in movable books and encourages them to build their own pop-up in support of a social studies lesson. Making pop-ups subtly reinforces students’ understanding of mechanical movement and helps budding architects, designers, and engineers begin to envision objects three-dimensionally.