On June 27 1846 the Smithsonian Institute was established. Celebrate with this coloring sheet.
Adding hands-on projects and crafts can liven up any history subject. Don't just print out and color these (well, you can do that if you want too!)but make them a work of art.
Use different types of materials such as colored pencils, chalk or watercolors to finish your picture.
Make it 3-D by adding fabric, ribbon, yarn or anything else you can thing. Create a masterpiece!
Other crafts to celebrate the Smithsonian:
Build a model of the Smithsonian Institute.
Build a model of the Spirit of St. Louis which is on display there.
Print this coloring sheet on cardstock and paint it.
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