By examining American art and artifacts from the museum's collection, this series promotes discussion of America's national character and heritage. All five lessons, developed by teams of teachers, are accompanied by reinforcement materials specifically designed to foster critical thinking skills. These programs may be scheduled individually.

America Diversifying, 1945-2000, is the final lesson in this series. The empowerment of various segments of American society from the postwar period and beyond forms the major focus for this lesson. Students discuss such themes as civil rights, changing gender roles, the rise of the consumer, the decline of social hierarchy, and the impact of technology on American life and art. An in-program viewing guide provides an interactivity for students to design their own symbols for these developments.