What is conservation? Why is it important? Caring About Conservation explores the meaning of „conservation,“ some of the animals Smithsonian scientists are trying to save, and what we can all do to protect wildlife.
Grades: K-5 Standards: Supports NGSS K-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3
Fly, leap and swim along on an adventure through the Amazon Rainforest to explore the sights and sounds of plants and animals living in this unique ecosystem.
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
Join us as we celebrate Amphibian Week. Learn about amphibians, get an up-close look of some of them and chat with an amphibian expert.
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
What does it mean when an animal is endangered and what can we do to help? Meet one of the National Zoo’s most endangered species and learn how staff care for these special animals.
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
Suited for Survival explores animal adaptations from prehensile-tailed porcupines to super soft chinchillas. Students will learn how unique adaptations help animals survive.
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
From deserts to rainforests, what makes a habitat a suitable animal home? What Makes a Habitat a Home explores habitats around the world and some of the animals that live in these habitats.
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
What happens to a seal who has a toothache? How does an orangutan get a checkup? Wild Medicine invites students to Join our team of veterinarians and other animal health professionals to explore how animals go to the doctor, just like us!
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
What is an ecosystem and how does otter poop tell us how healthy an ecosystem is? Join us as we visit the Smithsonian’s Environmental Research Center to explore otters who live in the Chesapeake Bay.
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
What makes an animal a mammal? Valen-TINY mammals gives students an up-close look at mammal traits from some cute and tiny zoo animals.
program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K–
Unique programs and activities that bring the Smithsonian to your preschool classroom.
We explore popular Pre-K themes like colors, foods, homes, and more with live virtual
