Why do we learn about old buildings and monuments?
Become a place detective! Explore a doorway, a map, and a monument’s message to discover why everyday historic places matter.
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Why should I learn about people who invented things?
Match everyday inventions to the problems they help solve, then sketch an idea of your own. Discover why inventing takes testing and teamwork.
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Why do we need museums when we have the internet?
Investigate a pretend museum shoe, uncover clues, and make your own object label. Learn how museums and the internet help us explore the past together.
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Why do we celebrate holidays about things that happened long ago?
Explore the dates and records behind Independence Day, Juneteenth, and Thanksgiving. Compare historical events with the origins of holiday observances.
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What is the Point in Learning Shakespeare?
Why study Shakespeare when his plays are more than 400 years old? Discover how Romeo and Juliet and the animated film Klaus explore similar family feuds with very different endings. Make your own choices in an interactive story and uncover the connections between Shakespeare and modern entertainment.
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Why Can’t the Government Just Print More Money?
What if everyone suddenly received $100,000? Would we all become wealthier, or would prices simply rise? Explore money supply, inflation, and purchasing power with an interactive economy simulator and real Federal Reserve data.
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Does speeding actually save you much time?
Does driving faster really save much time? Use interactive calculators, graphs, and real-world examples to discover why speeding often saves less time than you expect.
