Jocelyn

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. is of interest because it is filled with many items that will gain students’ attention of any age. For example, What was Abraham Lincoln’s hat size? What is the top hat made of? The answers to these questions give context to 19th- century life while engaging students at the same time. Also, the museums website has numerous exhibitions with activities available on-line. This section is for children, though the activities could easily become included in a lesson. Lastly, the museum has an entire website devoted to educator resources (history explorer) where you can filter the search by grade level, resource type, national standards, cross-curricular connection, etc.

History Explorer