The Virtual Smithsonian
Over 360 artifacts from 14 museums, available on a screen near you.
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Advanced, Professional
http://2k.si.edu/
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CONTENT:
This site highlights 360 artifacts from 14 museums and features a virtual walk
to the Castle. |
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AESTHETICS:
This is a high-tech site that features high-resolution images, video clips, and audio
clips. It is available in both a high-bandwidth version and a low-bandwidth version. Plugins are required
and can be downloaded from the site. |
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ORGANIZATION:
This site is animated and interactive, so navigation is entertaining but confusing at times. A handy navigation bar at the bottom of the page shows where you are on the site and provides links to other areas of the virtual museum. The site can also be searched by virtual gallery, museum,
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REVIEW:
The Virtual Smithsonian is quite fascinating. The exhibits include "high
resolution images, video and audio clips, and artifacts which rotate in 3-D and
morph into other artifacts." The online exhibit is based on the traveling
exhibition, which celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Institution. The exhibit
includes a selection of the Institution's treasured artifacts and tells the story
of each in an interactive format. Virtual galleries focus on topics such as air exploration, space exploration,
and much more. There are so many interesting things here that visitors
will keep coming back for more.
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