Teaching the 250th—Smithsonian Lesson Plans and Slides
Explore objects from the Smithsonian’s permanent collection that help students understand America’s history more fully. Each lesson plan includes slide decks, vocabulary lists and question guides. For grades 3-12. View resources
America 250 Teacher Resources
Free, standard-aligned lesson plans, videos and learning materials, themed around the places and ideas that have shaped the nation. For grades 3-12. View resources