June is LGBTI Pride Month. This
toolkit provides some resources American Spaces may consider for programs recognizing the struggles and rights of LGBTI communities in the United States and around the world.
Read More» By alamms | 11 January, 2023 | Topics: Programming
By alamms | 19 December, 2022 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Countering Mis and Disinformation, Cybersecurity, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Graphics, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy | Tags: cybersecurity, disinformation, graphics, media literacy, misinformation, month, propaganda
This toolkit is from the Americana series of toolkits and features the Southwest. The southwestern United States is a place of amazing geographic and cultural diversity. Geographer and essayist D.W. Meinig said, “The Southwest is a distinct place in the American mind but somewhat blurred on American maps.” Exact geographic borders of what is referred ...
Read More» By alamms | 18 December, 2022 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Americana, Audience, College and University, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: programming, Southwest, toolkit
The
“Why STEAM Matters” programming kit (PDF 296KB) , developed by the Smithsonian Institution for a 60-90 minute program, encourages participants to think more inclusively about the arts and sciences. Participants will learn about different individuals, programs, and fields that integrate the arts and sciences. This program includes suggestions for hands-on activities and optional lesson extensions.
Read More» By alamms | 29 July, 2019 | Topics: Programming
The “Beyond the Moon” photo exhibition may be used as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Program that landed a dozen Americans on the moon between July 1969 and December 1972. Many thanks to the Public Affairs Section in Kuala Lumpur and their partner EngageMedia for sharing this fantastic photo ...
Read More» By alamms | 24 June, 2019 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), Graphics, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Technology
This
Video & Discussion Guide explores a theme that is considered taboo in many parts of the world — menstrual awareness and education. This guide is based off the Ted Talk, “A Taboo-Free Way to Talk About Periods” and includes a summary and discussion questions that may be considered for a program to promote ...
Read More» By alamms | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Programming
This Smithsonian-developed
programming kit for a 90-120 minute program teaches participants about the right to vote as a mechanism of change and civic engagement by highlighting various American stories. This program includes a hands-on activity and optional lesson extensions.
Read More» By alamms | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Programming
