We're celebrating 40 years of transforming science education.
Announcement:
Due to the government shutdown, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12, the Smithsonian Science Education Center does not plan to update our website. We will resume updating our website once the government reopens.
The Smithsonian Science Education Center connects classrooms around the world with the science, history, research, and culture of the Smithsonian. Through hands-on STEM curriculum, resources, and professional development programs, we inspire curiosity, empower K-12 educators, and ensure every learner has access to high-quality science education.
Announcing the Douglas M. Lapp and Anne B. Keiser Endowed Directorship of the Smithsonian Science Education Center.
Featured Content
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VideoDiverse Stories of Resilience: The Power of Community
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ResourceEducating for Sustainable Development: Opportunities for Progress in the U.S.
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ResourceEducating for Sustainable Development: Perspectives of U.S. and Global Educators Report
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VideoDiverse Stories of Resilience: Indigenous Wisdom
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2023 Sustainable Communities Global Action Research Project: Youth Inspiring Truth, Trust, & Hope
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2021-2026 Strategic Plan
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CurriculumSustainable Communities! How will we help our community thrive?
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CurriculumVaccines! How can we use science to help our community make decisions about vaccines?
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GamePick Your Plate! Guía Global de Nutrición
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eBookStories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian
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ResourceDistance Learning and Digital Resources from the Smithsonian
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CurriculumCOVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?
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Distance Learning
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GamePick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition
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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals
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BlogpostThe power of physical 'stuff' in our digital world | Carol O'Donnell | TEDxFoggyBottom
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ResourceFocus on the Stuff
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Smithsonian Science Stories
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Smithsonian Science for Makerspaces
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Smithsonian Science for the Classroom
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Game Center
We are transforming K-12 Education Through Science in collaboration with communities across the globe.
The idea of transformation has always been at the core of our work. Since our founding in 1985, we have: embedded innovative technologies into our K-12 STEM education resources for schools, homes, and communities; adapted approaches that ensure all students and teachers are included in STEM opportunities; and, centered sustainability within our STEM curriculum and professional development programs for teachers to help prepare the next generation of innovators for a shared transformative future.