This lesson features a tour of the Museum of the American Revolution's "The Declaration's Journey" exhibit in Philadelphia, which details the history and global impac ...

“If it looks like a conspiracy, it’s a conspiracy. If it doesn’t look like a conspiracy, it’s definitely a conspiracy.” —from Rob Brotherton's "Suspicious Minds" ...

Do you have what it takes to be a serious collector? Do you have what it takes to experience the joys that come with collecting? Students might find their answers in this lesson. A collection of any ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch and documentary filmmaker Ken Burns discussed the complex challenge of telling America’s story. They ...

In the decades following the Civil War, often referred to as the Gilded Age, U.S. cities grew rapidly as business owners built their factories in cities with good transportation systems, particularly ...

What is a Lesson Plan? An effective lesson plan demonstrates how a teacher creates objectives for his or her students and measures how those objectives are mastered. Creating a lesson plan begins with ...

With the right inspiration and a little improvisation of your own, making your own creative curriculum lesson plans can deliver far more engaging experiences for students. So, how do you find new ...