The American Experience in the Classroom
Using Art to Teach History and Language Arts, Grades 5–12
The American Experience in the Classroom is a resource that features artworks from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection that bring to life selected key moments in our nation’s history, from the emergence of our nation to contemporary life. Primary sources, literary connections, media, and related artworks enrich the dialogue between American art and history. Our evolution as a nation is explored through the rich stories these artworks convey. This is the American Experience.