September 2008

Chalk Talk

Luring learners with the anti-textbook


Joy Hakim was disappointed by the textbooks her children brought home from school, so she wrote her own. This Smithsonian author and former teacher uses stories and characters to bring history and science to life in her “anti-textbooks.”
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Field Notes

Get Ready for Inauguration 2009!


The presidential election and inauguration are just around the corner. We’re taking more groups than ever to Washington, D.C. to experience history as our next president is sworn into office. There’s still time to join the festivities!
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Smithsonian News

Smithsonian unveils new Sant Ocean Hall


Discover the mysteries of the deep at the National Museum of Natural History’s new Sant Ocean Hall, the most ambitious renovation project in the museum’s history.
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Trip Talk

Introducing our new and improved website


We’re excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website at SmithsonianStudentTravel.com! It’s now even easier to find information about Smithsonian Student Travel tours.
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