U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This resource toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to explain the function, process, and significance of the U.S. elections process. (Photo from U.S. Department of State Content Commons) DEFINITIONS Representative Democracy: a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and create …
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By scottbj | 18 September, 2024 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Society, College and University, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: elections, programming, toolkit
DEMOCRACY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This resource toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to define the values of democracy and explain the function, principles, and significance of America’s democratic system of government. DEFINITIONS Popular Sovereignty: the authority and legitimacy of a government come from the consent and will of the people it …
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By scottbj | 2 November, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Society, College and University, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the American Revolution, its historical context, and its impact on democracy around the world. LESSON PLANS Public Broadcasting Service Liberty! American Revolution – This comprehensive video series (American Spaces will need to buy DVDs ) …
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit
NATIONAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the Caribbean American communities and the cultural diversity they bring to the United States. RESOURCES U.S. Department of the Interior Infographics on Caribbean American Heritage Month Lesson plans for students from Florida International University. A compilation of maps, historic treaties, laws, and …
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE PRESS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, specifically freedom of speech and of the press. SPEECH AND PRESS IN AMERICA: …
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By scottbj | 24 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Society, College and University, Countering Mis and Disinformation, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains information to be used at American Spaces to provide information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which play an important role in the U.S. higher education system. DEFINITIONS STEM: Science, technology, engineering and mathematics Social mobility: The ability to move up …
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By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, US Education | Tags: programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Art, 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, Visual Arts | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
EDUCATING THROUGH COMICS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of comic books as educational tools and to understand the history and current expressions of this genre of American popular culture. COMICS REFLECT SOCIETY Comic books can take the reader on compelling journeys …
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By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Discussion Guide, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Enhance Effectiveness of Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategy, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
PRESIDENTS’ DAY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the role and history of the U.S. presidency. Lansdowne portrait of George Washington Painting by Gilbert Stuart LESSON PLANS Public Broadcasting Service This site contains 60-second videos of all past U.S. presidents, lesson plans on …
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By scottbj | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the Holocaust and anti-Semitism. RESOURCES Department of State – Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues (SEHI) – Develops and implements U.S. policy to return Holocaust-era assets to their rightful owners, secure compensation for Nazi-era wrongs, and ensure that …
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By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, specifically freedom of religion. This is the second in a series of three First Amendment Toolkits. LESSON …
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By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE U.S. TEACHER GUIDE RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES Note: This toolkit is designed to be used by American Space coordinators or volunteers to teach high-school aged students about U.S. educational opportunities and to connect students with EducationUSA advising centers or its Facebook page. RESOURCES EducationUSA A U.S. Department of State network of over 430 …
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By scottbj | 11 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Alumni Engagement, Audience, College and University, Educational Advising, EducationUSA, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Exchange and Cultural Enrichment Programs, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Professional Development, Programming Type, Promote U.S. Education, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, US Education | Tags: programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 10 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 9 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 9 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: programming, toolkit
NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is celebrated every November to recognize the diverse cultures and to educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of the American Indian and Alaska Native people. LESSON PLANS Teacher Resources from U.S. government and partner institutions Educator resources from …
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By scottbj | 6 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: programming, toolkit
SPACE EXPLORATION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to promote discussions on Space Exploration and humanity’s quest to learn more about the universe. “That’s one small step [a] for man – one giant leap for mankind.”Astronaut Neil Armstrong, on becoming the first human to step on the …
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By scottbj | 6 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit
WEBINAR: U.S. NATIONAL PARKS DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR A WEBINAR FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. SPEAKER PROGRAM This Discussion Guide is designed for virtual programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of U.S. National Parks and how they operate. ACCESS TO VIDEO Links: Vimeo Videos Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , and Part 4 Duration: 40 minutes for …
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By scottbj | 5 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, Climate, College and University, Emerging Voices, Environment, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Security, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, U.S. Culture, Virtual Viewing Parties, Webchats | Tags: discussion guide, programming, toolkit, virtual
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains lesson plans, videos, photos, exhibits, articles, and PowerPoint slides to be used at American Spaces to recognize the achievements by the Hispanic community in the United States and their role in U.S. history. LESSON PLANS The National Education Association offers lesson plans for children of various …
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By scottbj | 4 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture | Tags: programming, toolkit
U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for American Spaces to create programs and use social media to focus on Fourth of July celebrations. HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCES Smithsonian Digital Collections The Library of Congress collections of downloadable images and music.Fourth of July Images State Department’s Flickr pages on July 4th and U.S. flags JULY 4TH, A CELEBRATION Each year, the United States celebrates …
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By scottbj | 4 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit
THE U.S. CONSTITUTION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the U.S. Constitution, how it was formed, and its impact on America and throughout the world. IMPORTANT TERMS The Constitution – the fundamental framework of America’s federal system of government. It …
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By scottbj | 3 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Democracy, 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, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS: PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY AND PETITION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, specifically the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government. PROTESTS IN AMERICA Peaceful …
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By scottbj | 9 January, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Civil Rights, College and University, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values, US Education
