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Seriously Amazing - Questions Come Alive at the Smithsonian!

Seriously Amazing - Questions Come Alive at the Smithsonian! | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
The Smithsonian asks and answers questions about science, art, history and culture, exciting the learning in everyone, every day.

The Smithsonian has recently launched a new website seriouslyamazing.com which “poses questions and answers to show people how it can be an exciting resource for discovery and learning.”

They have created " seven quirky characthers to symbolize the questions the Smithsonian asks and answers every day:

* The Wild represents the diversity of the animal kingdom
* The Mash-Up stands for the ways people share culture
* The Green reflects the wonder of the natural landscape
* The New is where technology and creativity collide
* The Masterpiece embodies artistic expression
* The Storyteller is about America, its people and the tales they tell
* The Discoverer explores our world and the universe

Take some time to explore this site. You may discover many new resources available at the Smithonian!

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Vatican Museums Collections Online

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Virually visit the Gregorian Egyptian Museum, the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and the Pinacoteca...

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Humanline.com: Images of art, history and science for educational and commercial licensing

Humanline.com: Images of art, history and science for educational and commercial licensing | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Search and find unique images, rights-managed and royalty-free images, historic imagery, archival photos from museums, galleries and private collectors from all over the world. Free licenses for educational use.
Simone O'Callaghan's curator insight, May 22, 2015 11:03 AM

This follows on from discussions we have been having this week in oline teaching and learning about copyright and image usage, so a good resource for future lectures