Education
Resources: Student Activities
Submit a student podcast interpreting one of our artworks.
These American Art Museum online features contain interactive activities that foster observation and critical thinking skills. Several activities provide an opportunity for inclusion of student work.
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Picturing the 1930s
Explore the 1930s through paintings, historical documents, music, and video in this virtual 3-d movie theater. Virginia Mecklenburg, Senior Curator of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, guides your visit.
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Superhighway Scholars
In this activity, inspired by Nam June Paik's video-sculpture of the United States, students are encouraged to create collages that represent their state, write about their experience, and submit their work to the site for display! |
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Meet Me at Midnight
The Root Monster, a mischievous folk art sculpture, has mixed-up artworks at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Young students learn art concepts as they solve mysteries and set the museum right. |
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Student Podcast Program
Student interpretations of our artworks demonstrate observational skill and higher order thinking. This activity can be integrated into language arts, history, and other content areas.
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Speaking of Pictures
Visit Speaking of Pictures and use your mouse to reveal interesting insights and information about our artworks. |
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Zoom It
Explore the surface of our featured artworks using the "zoom" tool! You can see details that provide enjoyment and discernment.
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Who shares your birthday?
Select your birth date from the drop-down boxes and discover which artists share your birthday.
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