Grace Hopper: Mathematician, Computer Scientist, Innovator RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES An American Hero This toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to introduce pioneering mathematician Grace Hopper and highlight her spirit of innovation and enduring legacy in the field of computer science. Photo Credit: National Museum of American History Photo credit: National Museum of American History Hopper and her team at Harvard are credited with popularizing …
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By scottbj | 2 April, 2025 | 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, Press & Media, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History | Tags: elections, programming, toolkit
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS PROGRAM 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
INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This resource toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces, aiming to define privacy, explain its importance, describe U.S. privacy frameworks, and analyze global approaches to privacy. DEFINITIONS Information and Data Privacy: The protection of personal information and the right of individuals to control how their …
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By scottbj | 22 December, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Privacy, Professional Development, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: information and data, privacy, programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 5 December, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Food, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategic Goals, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit
DEMOCRACY PROGRAM 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
JUNETEENTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains lesson plans, videos, exhibits, and articles to be used at American Spaces to recognize Juneteenth’s role in U.S. history. VIEWING AND READING “ Miss Juneteenth ” Kanopy Film: 2020, 99 minutesA single mom prepares her rebellious daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” Beauty Pageant Juneteenth: A day to celebrate Black communities’ strength – ShareAmerica What was America’s Great Migration? – ShareAmerica The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth Food To Celebrate Freedom: Tea Cakes for Juneteenth! – NPR …
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its potential for the future. WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Artificial intelligence is defined as the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. It is typically understood …
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By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE PRESS PROGRAM 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 Foreign 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
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to raise awareness of artificial intelligence and its use in education. INTRODUCTION TO AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that uses algorithms and machine learning to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI has …
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By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of issues surrounding intellectual property rights. HOW CAN AMERICAN SPACES SUPPORT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) RIGHTS? First and foremost, American Spaces should model respect for IP. Here’s how: Ensure that all images used at …
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By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, IP Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
I AM A GIRL MOVIEKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Moviekit is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Diplomacy Sections to ensure that this movie is appropriate for American Spaces audiences. Warning: This movie contains mature themes. FILM INFORMATION Year Release: 2013 Rating: NR Duration: 88 minEnglish Level: Intermediate …
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By scottbj | 16 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Emerging Voices, English, English Language and Learning, English Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Movie Kit, Movies & Films, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: 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 PROGRAM 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
NOT MY LIFE MOVIEKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This movie kit is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Diplomacy Section to ensure that this movie is appropriate for American Space audiences. Warning: This movie contains mature themes. FILM INFORMATION Year Release: 2011 Rating: PG-13 Duration: 65 minEnglish Level: IntermediateDirector: …
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By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Combatting Transnational Organized Crime, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Human Rights, Movie Kit, Movies & Films, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TOOLKIT RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and how the United States works to prevent it. NOTE: Some of this content may not be suitable for all audiences and should be reviewed …
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By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Combatting Transnational Organized Crime, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | Tags: programming, toolkit
OUR OCEAN RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the issues and solutions in environmental sustainability. OUR OCEAN CONFERENCES In the United States, the Department of State supports the Our Ocean Conferences , which have catalyzed unprecedented action by the global community to fight marine pollution, climate …
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By scottbj | 11 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Climate, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Environment, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
By scottbj | 10 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Countering Foreign Mis and Disinformation, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Skills Building, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: month, programming, toolkit, webinar
By scottbj | 10 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Countering Foreign Mis and Disinformation, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Skills Building, Strategy, Virtual Viewing Parties, Webchats | Tags: month, programming, toolkit, webinar
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. RESOURCES National Cyber Security Alliance This site has great tips on how to stay safe online. It also has weekly themes and social media content that you can use and ways your Space can be involved. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency This agency has information …
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By scottbj | 6 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Professional Development, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Training | 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
CLIMATE CHANGE RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the issues surrounding climate change and what can be done to address these challenges. LESSON PLANS & COURSES NASA: Climate Change for Educators and Students These resources include videos, games, lesson plans, and activities to encourage students to consider …
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By scottbj | 16 March, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Climate, College and University, Emerging Voices, Environment, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit
EARTH DAY: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORTING ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SOCIAL HEALTH AND VITALITY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the issues and solutions in environmental sustainability. HOST A FILM SCREENING Film screenings provide opportunities for rich storytelling and engaging follow-up discussion …
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By scottbj | 16 March, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Climate, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Environment, Established Opinion Leaders, Grammar School (Middle School), High School, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
