Teacher Created Materials

On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this...

Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM reader for first grade students. Created in...

This STEAM reader for first grade students will teach them about the things people can do to get warm when they are too cold. Created in...

On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

Scientists have studied mummies for a long time. They study the science behind them. But scientists also study more than just what happens. They study...

Learn how crayons are made with this fun and informative STEAM reader! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish reader...

Aquariums allow people to explore underwater environments while keeping their feet on dry land. Learn how aquariums are created and how both their tiniest...

At Smithsonian's National Zoo, keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy is a big job. Part of this involves creating enclosures and habitats that make the animals...

A marble rolls down a tube. It hits a doll, which knocks over some dominoes. Anything can happen in a Rube Goldberg Machine! These machines take simple tasks and make...

The clouded leopard is a shy and reclusive cat. This relative of lions and tigers is an endangered species. Their shy nature makes studying them...

What if people could grow plants in space? Would people be able to live on other planets? Scientists say yes! All plants need to grow is light,...

How do wildfires start and what can people do to stay safe from them? This informative title teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them...