Beyond the Surface - Historical Thinking with Art

by George Washington's Mount Vernon

In this interactive program, students will engage with and learn about important works of art in Mount Vernon’s collection. By analyzing the artwork and their significance, students will gain a deeper understanding of the life and legacy of George Washington and explore stories of struggle and resilience amongst the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. The program, led by art educator, Katie Carstens, will also give students the opportunity to create their own works of art using a specially designed Mount Vernon art toolkit!

For Grades 3-12

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Digital Safety & Scam Awareness: Confidence Through Awareness, Not Fear

by DelMarVa-DLA

Build confidence navigating the online world by learning how to recognize scams, protect personal information, and respond calmly to suspicious messages. This session empowers participants with practical strategies grounded in awareness.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Dangerous Australian Animals

by Australian Environmental Education

Discover some weird, wonderful and dangerous animals that live in Australia. We will explore the deserts to the sea, forests to my backyard to find out more about some of Australia’s most dangerous animals.

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

I AM an American! Japanese Incarceration in WWII

by National WWII Museum

Students explore the story of Eva Hashiguchi, who spent her high-school days as an internee in Jerome, Arkansas. Through her account, witness how wartime hysteria and racial prejudice led to one of the darkest chapters of American history. Examine the country’s actions to apologize for the injustices committed against Japanese Americans. Hear about the struggles and tremendous accomplishments of the Purple Heart Battalion.

For Grades 4 & Up

Virtual Global learning

by DelMarVa-DLA

Explore digital platforms and strategies for fostering international collaborations, addressing cultural differences, and achieving UN Sustainability Goals. Learn how to design immersive global learning experiences that prepare students for a connected and competitive world.

For Adult Learners

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Nature's Palette

by Booker T Washington State Park

Discover how artists have long turned to the natural world for color, texture, and inspiration. In this hands-on workshop, participants learn to make their own eco-friendly drawing and painting materials using plants, minerals, and earth pigments, then use them in a guided illustration of a native animal or plant. We’ll explore how natural dyes and pigments are created, experiment with homemade inks and paints, and practice simple techniques for sketching and shading. Bring your own pencil or charcoal to follow along as we build layers, add details, and let nature shape our artwork.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Exploring Dubai | Language Learning Adventure

by Revolution Languages

Join us for an exciting language learning experience, where students embark on an immersive virtual adventure through the vibrant city of Dubai! In this captivating session, children will dive into the rich culture of Dubai while building their English or Spanish language skills. Through engaging, interactive games, they’ll explore delicious local foods and learn essential vocabulary related to the city. From counting various dishes like falafel and hummus to discovering fascinating sea creatures in the waters around Dubai, kids will also practice expressing their opinions about the animals they encounter. This fun and educational journey not only enhances children’s language abilities but also fosters curiosity about the incredible sights and sounds of Dubai. Perfect for young explorers eager to connect with the world while learning another language, this session promises a dynamic and unforgettable experience!

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth

by Virginia Museum of History & Culture

This program will explore the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is in America and in the world, and the dramatic impact of the immigrant experience throughout Virginia’s history as people arrived from the four corners of the globe.

For Grades K - 7

Community of Learning

Summer Singalong

by Caleb Smith

Join musician and teacher Caleb Smith as we celebrate the Summer Season. We will sing songs and discuss our favourite parts of the season together!

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Mystery Mayhem A Virtual Book Launch

by Author Marty Chan

Join author Marty Chan as he celebrates the launch of his newest novel, Izzy Wong’s Drama Disaster. He’ll reveal the creative sparks behind his middle-grade mystery/comedy. Then he’ll challenge your detective skills to solve a mini-mystery. Can you solve the mystery before time runs out? In this session, students will see how their lives can serve as launchpads for their stories. (Target audience: grades 4 – 8)

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

Arm strength challenge

by Bestemming Yoga

Moving from plank to downward dog to dolphin and beyond, students will strengthen their shoulders and arms while practicing focus, proper form, and perseverance.

For Grades K - 6

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Impressionism

by The Cleveland Museum of Art

Learn about the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters such as Monet, Degas, van Gogh and Cézanne whose experiments with the effects of different conditions of light and paint application created a new way of seeing the world. The world these artists shared had much in common with our own era of rapid technological change and rise in standard of living. Students will consider how such factors influenced Impressionism.

For Lifelong Learners

Topsy Turvy Games

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Summer is almost here! Take a break, and join us for some colonial games. Games were more than a way to pass the time. Investigate how games could teach skills, lessons or pass on traditions.

For Homeschoolers

Community of Learning

Fabulous Frogs

by Australian Environmental Education (Australia)

Australia is home to about 245 species of native Amphibians, all of which are frogs. In urban areas, human development has reduced the natural habitat available to frogs. The Fabulous Frogs workshop provides information and skills to discover what frogs live in your backyard or local area. In this program students will learn about Australian frogs, life cycles and listen to frog calls.

For Grades K -6

Community of Learning

Bear Essentials

by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

The Bear Essentials program will introduce your students to the adaptations (think body parts and behaviors) black bears use to thrive at Sleeping Bear Dunes and inspire them to think like scientists. Rangers will use costumes and other props to keep younger kiddos engaged throughout the program.

For Grades K-6

Futures Literacy

by DelMarVa-DLA

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the core principles of Futures Literacy and guides them through hands-on activities inspired by UNESCO’s Futures Literacy Laboratory (FLL) model. Educators will investigate their own assumptions, explore alternative futures for teaching and learning, and uncover new pathways for innovation, digital learning, and student success.

For Adult Learners

Poe and Pedagogy: Poe Museum Professional Development Workshop Develop

by Poe Museum

This professional development workshop includes a talk by a leading Poe Scholar, curatorial talk, and an overview of our educational programs. For a detailed schedule, see our registration page. 

For Educators - Professional Development

Community of Learning

Colours in Nature

by Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada)

Ever wonder why flowers are the colour that they are? How do the insects know when to visit the flowers? Why are Monarch butterflies orange and black? Do the colours on birds tell us anything about them? We’ll use live (seasonally dependent) and preserved specimens as well as images and videos to explore and appreciate some of these natural ways of communicating.

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

We The People Virtual Exhibit Tour

by Virginia Museum of History & Culture

We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth explores the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is in America and in the world, and the dramatic impact of the immigrant experience throughout Virginia’s history as people arrived from the four corners of the globe. Stories of opportunity, community and resilience are brought to life through more than 100 voices speaking to distinct perspectives and a rich tapestry of experiences. Pairing historic accounts with contemporary stories, the exhibition highlights the profound way immigrants have both shaped and been shaped by Virginia and this nation.

For Grades K-6

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Fort Monroe and the Road to Juneteenth

by Fort Monroe Authority

The land we now call Fort Monroe has been connected to many pivital moments in history on its site, but also to others around the country. Learn about Fort Monroe's connection to the celebrated moment of Juneteenth.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Exploring Thailand

by Revolution Languages (Peru)

Join us for an immersive language learning experience designed for English or Spanish learners. In this exciting program, we’ll dive into the rich culture of Thailand, exploring its bustling streets and unique wildlife—all while mastering a new language! From practicing Muay Thai moves to discovering fascinating animals like turtles, stingrays, and seahorses, this unique program blends cultural exploration with engaging language activities. Get ready for a fun-filled journey that transforms language learning into an unforgettable adventure!

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Around the world with a mid-altitude balloon!

by Magnitude.io

Learn about global wind patterns and how you can launch an affordable mission into the atmosphere that may circumnavigate the world!

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Artful Oceans

by Ocean Wise

Our Ocean is a place of wonder and curiosity. Scientists are still learning new things about the deep everyday. Dive into the Oceans gallery with Ocean Wise, where nature is the artist. Get ready to explore patterns, shapes and colours in the amazing world beneath us!

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

To See Is to Think

by Smithsonian American Art Museum

In a world filled with images, it is important to be visually literate. While exploring artworks that represent various time periods, styles, and mediums, students will: 1) build a visual vocabulary and learn how to form interpretations based on visual evidence, and 2) build visual literacy by examining the choices artists make in their work and why.

For Grades K-6

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Sharks & Rays Awareness Day

by Mote Marine Laboratory

Sharks and rays are vital to ocean health, but 75 percent of shark species are now threatened with extinction. Discover how Mote’s decades of research, from Dr. Eugenie Clark’s pioneering work to today’s Global FinPrint Project, transforms field data into real habitat protection for these iconic predators and how you can support their future too.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Anansi the Spider: A West African Folktale

by Center for Puppetry

Students witness the African folktale Anansi as it comes to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. The story is narrated and performed by a Center presenter. Following the short performance, students participate in learning activities about West African food and culture. Students complete the interactive program by making their very own Anansi Shadow Puppet.

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Race to the Moon

by The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Through the use of Oral histories, presidential speeches, and historical materials, students will explore the cultural impact of the Space Race and President Kennedy's challenge to send Americans to the Moon before 1970.

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Australian Marine Life

by Australian Environmental Education (Australia)

Australian Marine Life takes you on a journey beneath the waves. Dive in and explore the marine life on the east coast of Australia and explore the marine environment. This program takes you on an exploration of the marine environment. The southern waters around Australia are home to a variety of habitats including kelp beds and sponge gardens. These are wonderful place to dive and discover the diversity of animals that live there. I will share some of my favourite diving stories with you and highlight some of .the amazing animals

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Jellyfish WAVE

by Mote Marine Laboratory

Journey into the gelatinous world of jellyfish. Mote is home to several mesmerizing species and anywhere from 150 to 1,000 individuals. Discover how we feed so many mouths and learn about the intriguing life cycle of jellyfish, including how we raise their babies. We also explore the connection between jellyfish and corals and the importance of jellies in marine ecosystems

For Grades K-6

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Explore NSF NCAR: Live Virtual Tour of the National Center for Atmospheric Research

by UCAR Center for Science Education

The U.S. NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) Mesa Laboratory sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, CO. In addition to being an amazing architectural landmark designed by I.M. Pei, this world-class research laboratory focuses on an understanding of Earth system sciences including atmosphere, weather, and the Sun, which is the ultimate source of energy for Planet Earth. Explore the NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory and the importance of Earth systems to our society with a live NSF NCAR guide on this interactive, virtual tour.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Monster Mania

by Marty Chan (Canada)

Kids author Marty Chan uses creature creation as a way to show students the value of descriptive and sensory details in narrative writing. Students will explore how a setting influences a monster's diet and hunting behavior. Marty will show kids how aspects of real-life animals can inspire the fantastical elements of their mythical monsters. Students will determine the appearance, behaviour, and personality of their creature creations.

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Weather Wow! Up in the Air

by UCAR Center for Science Education

Did you know a typical cumulonimbus cloud can weigh 105.8 MILLION pounds?! How does it stay up in the sky?! Explore how the sun affects our Earth’s weather with an interactive experiment comparing hot and cold air. Transform your students into science sleuths and cloud detectives as we explore this mystery together and learn how air behaves when it changes temperature.

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Hot and Cold: The Science of Heat

by Fizzic’s Education (Australia)

- Investigate heat conductivity in a variety of materials, including a space shuttle tile! - Learn how heat energy can be created from other energy sources. - Discover how temperature differences can make engines work. - Learn how convection drives ocean currents and atmospheric processes. - Look at chemical reactions; some release heat and others absorb heat. - ... and more!

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Backyard Birding

by CMU Museum of Cultural & Natural History

Join us as we explore animal adaptations and learn about some of our favorite feathered friends! Participants will understand how adaptations help birds survive in a variety of environments and gain a basic understanding of how to identify different species of birds as well as habitats they can be found in, including their own backyards!

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Using blocks

by Bestemming Yoga

Students use yoga blocks to support balance, alignment, and exploration of poses. Blocks help make poses more accessible while encouraging focus, curiosity, and safe movement for all bodies.

For Grades K - 6

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Iwo Jima and The War in the Pacific

by National WWII Museum

Learn about the vastness of the Pacific Theater by exploring its geography and stories of WWII Veterans. We will survey the Island Hopping campaign using maps and viewing video of oral histories. Next we will dive into an artifact and learn how historians build on primary sources at the museum. Then we will learn about Iwo Jima and the end of the war in the Pacific.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Visit

by Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology

Take a tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology without leaving your classroom! During this interactive virtual visit, we’ll guide you through our world-renowned galleries and exhibits. Marvel at creatures from ancient seas, explore Dinosaur Hall, and discover how life carried on after the asteroid impact that marked the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. The program will conclude with live Q&A session supplemented with multimedia and fossil resources.

For Grades K-6

Community of Learning

Piecing Together the Past, in 10 Questions or Less!

by Nebraska History Museum

Join us for a virtual field trip to the Nebraska History Museum and explore the "Piecing Together the Past" exhibit. Learn about Nebraska's 13,000-year human history, archeological sites, native populations, bones, and more. Students get answers to the most frequently asked questions about archeology and are asked critical thinking questions to learn about archeology and Nebraska history.

For Grades K-6

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Financial Digital Wellness: Safety, Simplicity, and Peace of Mind Online

by DelMarVa-DLA

Gain confidence using online banking, payments, and financial tools safely. This session focuses on simple habits and practical safeguards that reduce stress and help participants feel more secure managing finances in digital spaces.

For Lifelong Learners

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Avian Art

by Booker T Washington State Park

Meet a live bird of prey and learn to draw from life using quick observation and sketching techniques. Explore how scientific illustration and field journals help document wildlife, support research, and communicate conservation needs. Participants practice capturing posture, proportion, and feather details, and leave with their own raptor sketches and a new appreciation for how art advances science.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Restorative Flow

by Bestemming Yoga

A calming class that blends slow, gentle movements with restful poses. Students learn to relax their bodies, slow their breathing, and practice mindfulness, supporting emotional regulation and relaxation.

For Grades K - 6

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A Small Cave No More: Discovery in Darkness

by Jewel Cave National Monument

Learn about one of the longest caves in the world! Over 220 miles long, Jewel Cave is known for its length and the unique crystal formations that cover the cave walls. Join a ranger to learn about the cave formation, discovery, and how we continue to explore the darkness underground.

For Lifelong Learners

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Hispanic Heritage Month: The Latino Baseball Connection

by Nation Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum

A celebration of the rich influence and enduring legacy of Latino players in shaping the history, culture, and spirit of baseball.

For Lifelong Learners

Roam from Home

Mindfulness in a Digital World: Listening to the Body in a Screen-Filled Life

by DelMarVa-DLA

Learn how technology impacts attention, stress, and the nervous system—and how small mindfulness practices can restore balance. Participants explore gentle, accessible ways to pause, reset, and stay grounded in a digitally busy world.

For Lifelong Learners

Roam from Home

Latino Art and Culture

by Smithsonian American Art Museum

The concept of a collective Latino identity began to emerge in the United States in the mid-20th century. Explore how Latino artists shaped the artistic movements of their day, often using their work to communicate with a larger public about social justice and themes of diversity, identity, and community.

For Lifelong Learners

Roam from Home

Creativity & Expression: Permission to Play and Create

by DelMarVa-DLA

Reconnect with creativity as a form of wellness and self-expression. This session introduces simple digital tools for writing, storytelling, and creative exploration—encouraging play, curiosity, and creative confidence without pressure to perform or share.

For Lifelong Learners

Roam from Home

Poe's Life, Literature, and Legacy

by Poe Museum

Meet the "Master of the Macabre" Edgar Allan Poe! Students will explore the vast collection of Poe primary sources through an engaging tour of the Poe Museum. Students will leave with an understanding of Edgar Allan Poe's life, literary works, and legacy.

For Lifelong Learners

DelMarVa Annual Advancing Digital Learning Symposium

by DelMarVa Digital Learning

Building on the momentum of the first two Advancing Digital Learning Symposiums, the 3rd Annual Advancing Digital Learning Symposium will spotlight the critical intersections of futures literacy, digital learning research, and digital wellness. This year’s gathering will continue to convene educators, researchers, innovators, and community leaders committed to preparing learners and organizations for an increasingly complex and hyperconnected landscape.

In collaboration with the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC), the 2026 symposium will be offered in a dynamic virtual format to expand access and participation nationwide and globally.

For Educators

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Prehistoric Park

by Booker T Washington State Park

Step back in time and uncover the plants and animals that lived here millions of years before the park existed. Through hands-on activities, fossil replicas, and interactive storytelling, participants explore prehistoric ecosystems, ancient predators and herbivores, and the geologic forces that shaped the land. Learn how scientists use fossils to reconstruct the past and how Tennessee’s ancient environments still influence the landscapes and wildlife we see today.

For Lifelong Learners

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Learning Online with Confidence: Curiosity Over Completion

by DelMarVa-DLA

Explore how to engage in online learning with confidence and ease. Participants learn to navigate digital learning spaces at their own pace, focusing on curiosity, personal interests, and simple strategies that make lifelong learning enjoyable and accessible.

For Lifelong Learners

Roam from Home

Australian Animals

by Australian Environmental Education

Discover some amazing animals that only live in Australia. We will explore the deserts to the sea, forests to find out more about some of Australia’s most interesting animals.

For Lifelong Learners

Community of Learning

Yoga Circle

by Bestemming Yoga

A community-focused practice where students move, breathe, and reflect together. Yoga Circle encourages connection, cooperation, and mindfulness through simple poses, breathing exercises, and shared moments of calm.

For Grades K - 6

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Wolf Reintroduction

by International Wolf Center

Wolf reintroductions have been a part of conservation efforts for decades, from Yellowstone to North Carolina and beyond. Join us for this interactive presentation to learn all about these reintroductions and the methods scientists use for them, as well as dispel some misconceptions and myths along the way!

For Lifelong Learners

Roam from Home

Where do they go in Winter?

by Booker T Washington State Park

Warm up and explore how animals survive the cold season with a virtual winter hike through the park. Learn where different species go in winter—whether they hibernate, migrate, or stay active with special adaptations—and how changing seasons affect food, shelter, and behavior. Through photos, videos, and storytelling, we’ll peek into dens, burrows, and hidden habitats to see how wildlife stays safe and cozy until spring returns.

For Lifelong Learners