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Inscribing Meaning: Test Your Memory
Introduce yourself to writing symbols of various African people. Then test your skills with this online memory game.
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National Museum of African Art: Music of Madagascar
Listen to a contemporary style of music from Madagascar, called "salegy," which blends the musical traditions of Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, and Indonesia.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Educational Insights: The Headless Horseman
An interactive demonstration that reveals the literary content of John Quidor's painting The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane. Roll over elements in Quidor's painting to find connections to Washington Irving's tale of the...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Sargent Johnson
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has an image of a sculpture titled "Mask" by Sargent Johnson. Famous for his sculptures based on African examples, Johnson explains his intent in sculpting these in a brief paragraph accompanying the...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Activities That Play With Letters and Numbers
Using artist Robert Indiana as inspiration, this site gives steps on how to make a sign for your bedroom door that includes numbers and letters.
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National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Aleut
The Arctic Studies Center at the Smithsonian provides general notes on the Aleut people of Alaska. Includes a picture of a painting of an Aleut Hunter.
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National Museum of Natural History: Black and White Colobus
Brief overview of the black-and-white colobus monkey and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Where Do Mammals Live: Lion
Illustrated overview of the lion explains how the different roles of males and females help lions survive in their habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Leopard Seal
Brief overview of the leopard seal and an accompanying photo demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat meat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Caribou
Brief overview of the caribou and an accompanying photo illustrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to migrate to find its food supply.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Prairie Dog
Brief illustrated overview of the prairie dog and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Jaguar
Brief overview of the jaguar and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to hunt for its prey.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Pygmy Marmoset
A brief overview of the pygmy marmoset and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat.
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National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Banner Tailed Kangaroo Rat
The Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat confines its activities to small areas near the large earthen mounds that contain its complex burrow systems. Usually gentle and timid, this Kangaroo Rat will fight furiously to defend its territory from...
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National Museum of Natural History: Where Do Mammals Live: Giraffe
Review basic facts about the giraffe and launch an interactive activity that demonstrates the length of its tongue, a physical adaptation that helps the giraffe survive in its environment.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George W. Bush
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-third president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: William J. Clinton
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-second president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George Bush
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-first president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Ronald Reagan
Brief biographical sketch of America's fortieth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Gerald R. Ford
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-eighth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Jimmy Carter
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-ninth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Richard M. Nixon
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-seventh president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Lyndon B. Johnson
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-sixth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John F. Kennedy
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-fifth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.