Description: Keep it in perspective: a new view of earth by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. [via Info Docket]A digital re-creation of the 1796 Shakespeare Gallery from the University of Texas at Austin's online project, What Jane Saw. [via Hyperallergic]For locals, a little bit of history on the DC street names...and why there's no J street. [via Ghosts of DC]The evolution of toy
Description: For secondary school teachers, the Smithsonian Office of Education has prepared three integrated classroom activities for grades 9 through 12 based on this exhibition.The curriculum materials offered here are based on selected themes of the exhibition From Smithson to Smithsonian. Lessons are designed for upper division students in grades 9 through 12 and emphasize linking the
Description: Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.