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The Field Museum

This multimedia website uses virtual reality tours, exhibits, games, puzzles, and much more to engage learners in the worlds of anthropology and biology. Learn about everything from dinosaurs to butterflies, from ancient Egypt to the native peoples of North... (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Field Museum

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

A searchable catalogue of over 85,000 images from the FAMSF collections including paintings, drawings, etchings, porcelain, sculpture, silver, glass, furniture, textiles and more. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco

Food and Agricultures of the World

Explores the history of food and agriculture throughout the ages and the cultural influences on farmers from all over the world and the challenges they face. Find also food consumption models for several countries. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Agropolis Museum

Franklin Institute Educational Hotlists

Organized lists of quality Web resources that are useful in teaching students about science. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Franklin Institute

The Genomic Revolution

Explores the consequences and possibilities of the deciphering of the human genome. Read about gene therapy, eugenics, evolution, and crime scene testing. (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Museum of Natural History

Gerry E. Studds-Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Tons of educational materials about this area's natural wildlife, cultural history, and larger issues such as biodiversity and naturalism. Find online courses, images, videography, essays, a virtual dive, and more. This website is a work in progress. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Giant Panda Research Station at the San Diego Zoo

Find fascinating panda facts, charming images and videos of the pandas, and a live webcam. (Learn more)

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Provided by: San Diego Zoo

Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo

Visit this website and find out what Xian and Tian, the Giant Pandas are doing right now! Discover everything you ever wondered about pandas and visit the panda photo galleries too. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Smithsonian Nation Zoo

Musee Rodin

Sponsored by the Rodin museum in Paris, users can explore the famous artist's personal collection of sculpture, painting, and ceramics. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Rodin Museum

The National Gallery of Art

This premier national art museum's website features online exhibits and information about artists, in-depth select European and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and graphic arts. The website includes multimedia and podcast presentations of some... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Gallery of Art

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, this companion site for the National Museum of African American History and Culture provides comprehensive information about educational resources, online exhibitions, stories of individual Americans, and links to other... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Smithsonian

National Museum of African Art

"The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art fosters the discovery and appreciation of the visual arts of Africa, the cradle of humanity." This site contains African Art of many mediums: sculpture, painting, masks, multimedia and more. An added component... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Museum of African Art at the Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History

Visit the museum online. Users can take a virtual tour and explore exhibits full of gigantic dinosaurs, precious gems and minerals, and Hawaiian treasures...and a lot more! Find out about the research conducted by the museum and link to many of their in-depth... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution

The National Portrait Gallery

Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, this website contains online exhibits full of images and information about America's most famous icons: Marilyn Monroe, Benjamin Franklin, Muhammed Ali, and many more. Take a virtual tour of the Hall of Presidents. Read... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery, London

Explore the museum's collection online. Browse and search for over 10,000 works of art in the database. Use the E-Learning opportunities to teach art and history through works of arts. And explore digital exhibits and projects. The content is offered in multiple... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery: Portaits of the Presidents

Highlights forty two of the United States Presidents and their portraits. Biographical essays about each president are included as well as information about each of the featured portraits. A teacher's guide is available for the entire collection. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum

Sponsored by the Smithsonain Institute, Students can see exhibits on philately, (the study and collection of stamps), postal operations, and create their own digital collection of the images on this site. There is a link for games and activities for kids.... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Smithsonian Institution

National Railroad Musem

Train lovers and historians will love this site. It celebrates the great American railroad system. The National Railroad Museum, located in Green Bay Wisconsin, is home to the collection and storage of national railroad information. Railroads have been an... (Learn more)

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Provided by: City of Hamlet

National Railway Museum

Take a virtual tour of a vintage locomotive. Examine images and information about the Cobbernob and other antique trains. And visit the online "exhiblets" featuring the history of railway photography, railway posters, the bullet train, and more. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Railway Museum

National Zoo

Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, this site contains a rich collection of information and resources including amazing images and webcams featuring flamingos and all kinds of amazing creatures. Visit Conservation Central to learn about preserving temperate-forest... (Learn more)

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Provided by: Smithsonian Institution