Student Interest Web Sites

 National Air and Space Museum  Opened its doors to the public on July 1, 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial celebration. President Gerald R. Ford, eighth Smithsonian Secretary S. Dillon Ripley and founding Director Michael Collins presided over the opening ceremonies.
Since that glittering day, the museum has averaged more than 8 million visitors each year making it "the world's most visited museum."

The Just Think Foundation The Just Think Foundation was established to promote critical thinking about popular media. Our purpose is to address the fundamental issues behind how traditional and interactive media influence the behavior of young people. We are creating messages which evoke consciousness about media and applying these messages to spark critical thinking about the media young people experience everyday.

The Franklin Institute A visit to The Franklin Institute Science Museum is fun for the whole family. Visitors of all ages will find something exciting to see and do. Explore our exhibit summaries before you visit so that you can best plan your tour of the museum. For your convenience, there are several dining and shopping facilities within the museum. If you need hours of operation, transportation information, or admission prices, consult our visit planning information.

Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village The nation's largest indoor/outdoor museum complex, was founded by Henry Ford in 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan. With more than 1 million visitors a
year, the complex seeks to demonstrate the process of change and innovation as a continuing
value in American life. Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village provides unique educational
experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions
to help shape a better future.