The “Why STEAM Matters” programming kit , 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»

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»

NASA’s 2019 International Space Apps Challenge (October 18-20, 2019) is now open at  2019.spaceappschallenge.org . Now it its 8th year, NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge is an international hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and others in cities around the world, where teams engage with NASA’s free and open data to address real-world problems ... Read More»

This Programming Toolkit explores many themes based on the true story of William Kamkwamba, an innovator, engineer, and author from Malawi, Africa.  Mr. Kamkwamba’s story is told in the Netflix film “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” (posts and American Spaces have permission to screen this Netflix movie), as well as in three publicly available and downloadable ... Read More»

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»

In early 2018, the Office of American Spaces held a photo contest for American Spaces to submit their best action photos that show the impact Spaces are making within their local communities. This June 2018  newsletter announced all of the photo contest winners.  The winning photos and many other excellent submissions are posted here for viewing at your leisure. Enjoy! ... Read More»