We're celebrating 40 years of transforming science education.
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.