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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Life Science Resources

These Life Science teaching resources include short articles written by Smithsonian museum educators; curated collections of links to lessons, activities, posters, worksheets, and more; an exciting project; and videos featuring Smithsonian scientists and experts from many of the museum's research departments, including Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, and Vertebrate Zoology.

For teaching resources about fossils and extinct animals, visit the Paleontology Resources page.

Featured Resources

A man leaning against a rock face while wearing a helmet and backpack. Mountains are in the background.
Live Webcast, March 12: Cambrian Explosion of Life
A green plastic frame in the shape of a cube sitting in the woods on top of some leaves and a log.
Biocubes: Exploring Biodiversity
Drawing of skeleton of Megatherium cuvieri
Smithsonian Libraries: Natural History Subject Guide

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We have more than 120 resources in six topic areas.