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Homeschoolers appreciate the Smithsonian Institution for its high-quality, well-researched materials that cover a broad range of subjects including science, history, and art. Their resources are praised for being visually engaging and suitable for various age groups, often used to supplement core curricula. However, some families note that the materials can be dense and may require significant parental involvement to adapt for younger learners. While generally considered a valuable and trustworthy source, the cost and occasional complexity of the resources can be a drawback for some.
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Resources from The Smithsonian Institution
Ocean Biodiversity - Discovering Marine Invertebrates
This Smithsonian Science How learning collection, from Q?rius at the National Museum of Natural History, is part of a distance learning program at http://qrius.si.edu/explore-science/webcast This collection focuses on the biodiversity of t...
Engineering Circuits
This activity introduces students to electric circuits through a number of hands-on activities utilizing copper tape, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and other basic components. A number of concepts are introduced, including electrical flow, polarity,...
Looking at the Moon
Having conversations with young children contributes to their thinking and language development. All conversations are good, but research shows that the quality of words children hear matters more than the quantity. Further, what's best is an...
Air and Space Anywhere
Visit Air and Space from wherever you are! Explore our collection, online activities, virtual tours, and educational resources....
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife
Unrivaled in its breadth and visual impact, this unique guide sets out to illustrate, describe, and explain the incredible range of creatures that make up the animal kingdom. Exceptional Coverage. This authoritative volume starts with a clear introdu...
Smithsonian's History Explorer
Smithsonian's History Explorer was developed by the National Museum of American History in partnership with the Verizon Foundation to offer hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history. The site is de...
Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition
Travel around the world with Plato to learn about building healthy meals. Eat avocado toast in Australia, baobab fruit in Benin, and sautéed reindeer in Finland! Yum! Pick your favorite plates for morning, midday, and evening meals. Be sure t...
Forces of Flight | How Things Fly
Learn the physics that allow humans to fly! Create your own paper airplane, check out the rocket lab, learn how wings work, and more....