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SIMULATIONS Numerous simulations and animations can be found on the Internet to illustrate key principles. Perhaps the easiest way to locate these resources is enter the name of the concept and the term "animation" when performing a search. For example, mitosis and animation. Best Simulation sties PhET: Interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena (University of Colorado) Explore Learning: Premier collection of teaching simulations for science and math Molecular Workbench: Concord Consortium resouces for molecular modeling & simulations Brainpop - Animated films on a variety of topics Elementary & Middle School Simulations & Animations Animation Directories Merlot: A collection of high quality interactive online learning materials sponsored by the CSU Science Animations & Movies: A collection of web-based resourceds Vision Learning: Science animations Design Simulation: Makers of Interactive Physics construction software.

PolarHusky.com | Free adventure learning for the K-12 classroom Molecular Workbench - An Interface to the Molecular World Online science Games Check out our free online games including the ever-popular Launchball and brand new Ouch. Codebreaker Challenge Set by GCHQ. Science Museum blog Be the first to hear about new galleries and exhibitions, events, arts projects and some of the juicy stuff that goes on behind the scenes. Collections blog See what the curators have been up to on the Stories from the Stores blog. Science Museum Art Collection The Museum's collection contains some 8,000 works of art including 280 oil paintings. Science Museum Arts Projects Science Museum arts projects explore artists' perspectives on the past, present and future of science and technology. Science history from The Sun See how the Science Museum and The Sun got together to make headlines from the most important breakthroughs in scientific history. Robotville video Meet the latest robots to come out of European reasearch labs. Museum Objects Browse the best of our 200,000 objects, arranged by the gallery. Who am I?

Discovery Web and Downloadable Game Central The National Portrait Gallery/Museum Information/Visit Welcome to the National Portrait Gallery The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery tells the history of America through individuals who have shaped its culture. Through the visual arts, performing arts and new media, the Portrait Gallery portrays poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives tell the American story. Location: The museum is conveniently located at Eighth and F Streets NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 Museum Hours: 11:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily Closed December 25 Admission: FREE General Information Number (202) 633-8300 NPG Information Email Address: npgnews@si.edu Frequently Asked Questions What is the Reynolds Center? The National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum—two museums that tell America's stories through art, history and biography—share a newly renovated National Historic Landmark building in downtown Washington D.C. What is the closest Metro stop? The DC Circulator also serves the museums' Penn Quarter neighborhood.

Museums and Zoo The Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park. Most Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are free and open every day of the year except December 25. For hours of operation, see information on planning your visit or select a museum from the list. Note: Additional Smithsonian exhibitions and events can be found in the S. Dillon Ripley Center on the National Mall. Also Learn About Our Research Centers » Smithsonian Gardens » Many visitors are surprised to learn that the Smithsonian Institution includes a number of outdoor museums. From mid-April through September there are weekly garden tours available (weather permitting).