This Coca-Cola bottle from 2002 contains brown liquid inside that it sealed with a metal cap.
- American Experiments
- Integrate Reading & Social Studies
- What Will You Stand For?
- World War I: Lessons and Legacies
- Smithsonian's Learning Lab
American Experiments
How can we form a more perfect union? Check out new interactive lesson plans on democracy and the nation we build together.
Integrate Reading & Social Studies
Explore over 20 themes through books and related K-4 activities
What Will You Stand For?
Youth voting has made a difference throughout American history.
World War I: Lessons and Legacies
How has our world been shaped by the legacies of World War I?
Smithsonian's Learning Lab
Discover millions of artifacts, recordings and texts from the Smithsonian and create your own digital collection.
Featured Artifact
Featured Resources
-
Reviewed Websites
-
Reviewed Websites
-
Primary Sources, Lessons & Activities
-
Reference Materials
Plan Your Visit 
Bringing your class to the museum?
The School Visits page has tips and details on events at the Museum.
Twitter Feed
Today in 1912: The Star Spangled Banner is accessioned into the Smithsonian's permanent collection. How many of the… https://t.co/UiyvLkym08
Posted December 17, 2018
Posted December 17, 2018
Say cheese! This gorgeous Kodak Petite Camera from 1935 is on our holiday wish list.
It was manufactured in the mi… https://t.co/UnKFEUwfZA
Posted December 14, 2018
Posted December 14, 2018
We’re pleased to announce Anthea M. Hartig has been named the Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian’s Nat… https://t.co/HtB85Nu4nW
Posted December 13, 2018
Posted December 13, 2018
Today in 1769: Dartmouth College receives its charter. Walter A. Carrington, Jr. brought this adding machine with h… https://t.co/xJOgvpfAOt
Posted December 13, 2018
Posted December 13, 2018
Happy National Cocoa Day! ☕ A favorite drink in colonial times: https://t.co/3pxuhQCXFf #FoodHistory #SmithsonianFood
Posted December 13, 2018
Posted December 13, 2018
