Exploring Art & History
September 11, 2023
Are you ready to for a little extra engagement in your classroom? Look no further than these two fantastic tech tools that will have your students exploring, discovering, and learning as soon as they dig in!
Smithsonian History Explorer
First up is Smithsonian History Explorer! Dive into a world of wonder and knowledge as you introduce your students to a fantastic resource of Smithsonian Museum artifacts, lessons, and media. It’s super easy to research, making it perfect for inquiry-based learning! Your students will be captivated by the rich history and culture that History Explorer has to offer. Students that are in upper elementary and older will find this site easy to use and have a lots of fun sharing what they learn!. If you find your students really excited about this site, I also talked abut Smithsonian Learning Lab on Episode 89 that your students might enjoy as well!
MetKids
MetKids is the other awesome site we are talking about this week. You can unleash your students’ inner art detectives with Met Kids from the Metropolitan Museum in New York! This is the online support your 2nd-grade and up students need to dive headfirst into the world of art. They have an interactive map of the museum that’s like a fun game of “Where’s Waldo.” Add in a time machine that allows different ways to search, videos, and Q&A sessions about art, and you’ve got yourself an adventure that’s highly engaging and perfect for independent research. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to spark inquiry and meaningful conversations about art. 🗣️
With these tech tools in your teaching toolkit all kinds of adventures await! Have some fun exploring with your kids and I hope you are having a great start to your school year! 😊
TECH MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Smithsonian’s History Explorer
- MetKids
- Episode 89 – Smithsonian Learning Lab
- Episode 125 – September 11th Resources
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