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An ink and color image on silk. Four figured stand around a barrel used to make mochi with two on the left and two on the right. One figure is pounding rice paste with a hammer. They all wear blue and green clothing.

Mochi Making with the National Museum of Asian Art ›

Celebrations are a time to share tasty meals with family and friends. Do you have a favorite sweet treat for the holidays? Join the National Museum of Asian Art to discover one of Japan’s special treats for the New Year celebration. Look closely and explore a work of art to discover this special treat and how it is made.

Additional details
Age Group:
Toddler Preschool
ELOF Domain:
Approaches to Learning Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
Video
Language:
English
Museum:
National Museum of Asian Art
Topic:
Food
A green background with words on the left that read "Learn About Food with NMAAHC Kids" and a red chef coat on the right.

Learn about Food with NMAAHC Kids ›

Food has the power to express cultural values, tell stories about history and bring people together. What's a special dish your family makes? How does food bring people together in your community? Discover Chef Leah Chase and start a food conversation with your early learners!

Additional details
Age Group:
Preschool
ELOF Domain:
Approaches to Learning Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
PDF
Language:
English
Museum:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic:
Food
A full body picture of a mastodon, woolly mammoth, and African elephant standing next to each other.

African Elephant, Woolly Mammoth, & Mastodon Teeth ›

In this lesson, explore two extinct relatives of modern elephants: woolly mammoths and mastodons! Using pictures and puppets, discover how mastodon, woolly mammoth, and African elephant teeth differ and how each helps these animals eat. Start by watching a video of an educator leading the lesson, then download the PDF lesson plan to try it yourself.

Additional details
Age Group:
Preschool
Animal:
Mammals Dinosaurs and Prehistoric
ELOF Domain:
Cognition Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
PDF
Language:
English
Museum:
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Topic:
Teeth
An African elephant facing a mastodon.

Animal Adaptations: Tusks ›

Did you know that tusks are actually teeth? In this lesson, discover why mastodons and elephants look similar and different and what they used their tusks for!
Additional details
Age Group:
Preschool
Animal:
Mammals Dinosaurs and Prehistoric
ELOF Domain:
Cognition Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
PDF
Language:
English
Museum:
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Topic:
Teeth

Displaying 82 - 85 of 85 Education Resources

An ink and color image on silk. Four figured stand around a barrel used to make mochi with two on the left and two on the right. One figure is pounding rice paste with a hammer. They all wear blue and green clothing.
Fancy Food Food with Friends

Mochi Making with the National Museum of Asian Art

Celebrations are a time to share tasty meals with family and friends. Do you have a favorite sweet treat for the holidays? Join the National Museum of Asian Art to discover one of Japan’s special treats for the New Year celebration. Look closely and explore a work of art to discover this special treat and how it is made.

Additional details
Age Group:
Toddler Preschool
ELOF Domain:
Approaches to Learning Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
Video
Language:
English
Museum:
National Museum of Asian Art
Topic:
Food
A green background with words on the left that read "Learn About Food with NMAAHC Kids" and a red chef coat on the right.
Fancy Food Food with Friends

Learn about Food with NMAAHC Kids

Food has the power to express cultural values, tell stories about history and bring people together. What's a special dish your family makes? How does food bring people together in your community? Discover Chef Leah Chase and start a food conversation with your early learners!

Additional details
Age Group:
Preschool
ELOF Domain:
Approaches to Learning Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
PDF
Language:
English
Museum:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic:
Food
A full body picture of a mastodon, woolly mammoth, and African elephant standing next to each other.
Healthy Teeth

African Elephant, Woolly Mammoth, & Mastodon Teeth

In this lesson, explore two extinct relatives of modern elephants: woolly mammoths and mastodons! Using pictures and puppets, discover how mastodon, woolly mammoth, and African elephant teeth differ and how each helps these animals eat. Start by watching a video of an educator leading the lesson, then download the PDF lesson plan to try it yourself.

Additional details
Age Group:
Preschool
Animal:
Mammals Dinosaurs and Prehistoric
ELOF Domain:
Cognition Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
PDF
Language:
English
Museum:
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Topic:
Teeth
An African elephant facing a mastodon.
Healthy Teeth

Animal Adaptations: Tusks

Did you know that tusks are actually teeth? In this lesson, discover why mastodons and elephants look similar and different and what they used their tusks for!
Additional details
Age Group:
Preschool
Animal:
Mammals Dinosaurs and Prehistoric
ELOF Domain:
Cognition Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
Format:
PDF
Language:
English
Museum:
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Topic:
Teeth