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Colorado springs, Colorado 80921

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Resource Page Useful Websites

Resource Page Useful Websites

Library of Congress has an immense collection of digitized pieces on their website:  https://www.loc.gov/collections/

 

Smithsonian Digital Collection and Online-Learning Site:  https://www.si.edu/

 

National Museum of American History Behring Center (Smithsonian Institute)—“History Explorer.” Includes: Lessons and Activities, Museum Artifacts (Primary Source Collections), additional links and teacher resources:  https://historyexplorer.si.edu/

 

The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation (Smithsonian Institute):  https://invention.si.edu/

 

Compare the Market: "Reducing Water Consumption: 23 Eco-Friendly Tips in (and outside) the Home: https://www.comparethemarket.com

 

Smithsonian Educational Guides (spreadsheet) with hyper-links to activities:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dx65SO-BD5haUPn9xwn_mpW5PQSxHO3SHlB__VSMGF0/edit#gid=942645106

 

Primary Sources with Lesson Plans (focus on American West):  PBS New Perspectives on “The West:”

https://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/lesson_plans/lesson05.htm


 

  • Ryan B.

    Showed up for STEM event and left a fan. This museum is not like any other mining museum i had been to. I working blacksmith and stamp mill was a pleasant touch. Flourscent Blacklight Mineral room is also a winner. Its an affordable and educational experience that is worth the value.

Western Museum of Mining & Industry
225 North Gate Blvd
Colorado springs, Colorado 80921
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