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- 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.
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