Smithsonian Education Students

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Common Sense Media says

Treasure trove of kid-friendly info on wide range of topics.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Smithsonian Education Students is a treasure trove of resources for kids who are interested in all sorts of topics like history, science, and cultures, or for kids who are looking for information on a specific subject for a school report. There are games, articles, experiments, a searchable resource library, and more to explore here. For kids who live close to Washington, D.C., or are soon to visit, there's also a ton of information on this site about the current exhibits and events of special interest to kids at the Smithsonian museums.

  • Positive messages5
    Scientific, historic, cultural, and art history can be fun to study. There's something here to pique any kid's interest.
  • Violence1
    Some historic topics may touch on war and related subjects.
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  • Privacy & safety5
    No major privacy concerns. There's no requirement to register to use this site. IP address and Internet access source are noted, and cookies are used, which is relatively standard.
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In addition to excellent information about an incredibly diverse base of topics -- from African-American pioneering aviators to botany, Viking culture to mystery inventions -- this site also has sections for teachers and families. The images are bright, and the games and activities are highly engaging. Some of the vocabulary and ideas may be too advanced for younger school-age kids without the help of a parent or teacher, but older kids can definitely navigate this site on their own.

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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about how to appropriately use the research you read online in school reports. Does your child understand the difference between using information from someone else without citation (plagiarizing) and appropriately citing a reliable online source like the Smithsonian?

  • Ask your kids which subjects they find most interesting on this site and try a related activity suggested here with them.

This review was written by Dana Villamagna
Parent of 2 and 2 year old
April 29, 2012
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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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