Black History Month, also recognized as African American History Month, holds a significant place in the cultural fabric of the United States, observed every February. This annual commemoration is a dedicated time to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable achievements, contributions, and overall history of African Americans, showcasing how their efforts have left an indelible mark …
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By scottbj | 9 February, 2024 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Human Rights, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values, Underserved Audiences
ECA/A/M Overall: #AmericanSpaces #AmSpaces ECA/A/M Pillar 1: #USInformation #UnitedStatesInfo ECA/A/M Pillar 2: #Alumni Engagement #AlumniNetwork #AlumniCommunity #AlumniSuccess ECA/A/M Pillar 3: #EducationalAdvising #USEducation #USAEducation #StudyInUSA #EducationExchange ECA/A/M Pillar 4: #EnglishLanguage #LearnEnglish #AmericanEnglish #EnglishLearners #LanguageLearning ECA/A/M Pillar 5: #USCulture #AmericanCulture #USAPride #CulturalHeritage ECA/A/M Pillar 6: #SkillsBuilding #CareerSkills Hashtags by Priority/Themes Security: #SecurityMatters #SafeAndSecure #ProtectAndServe …
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By scottbj | 10 September, 2023 | Topics: Commemoration, Day, Month, U.S. Holiday, Week | Tags: socialmedia
LGBTQI+ PRIDEMONTH RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit contains lesson plans, videos, photos, movies, articles, and documentaries to be used at American Spaces to highlight LGBTQI+ Pride Month and the history of the gay rights movement. LESSON PLANS PBS LearningMedia has a collection of resources for educators to use when discussing LGBTQI+ identity. The toolkit …
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
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
WORLD REFUGEE DAY RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to encourage discussions on humanitarian crises. Since 1980, the United States has admitted up to 3.1 million refugees. The United States is the world’s largest single donor of humanitarian assistance. In 2020, the United States provided more …
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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
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
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 2022 Juneteenth Public Programs – Smithsonian …
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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
WORLD WILDLIFE DAY TOOLKIT RECOVERING KEY SPECIES FOR ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION RESOURCE TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the importance of conservation and the dangers that threaten animals around the world. RESOURCES World Wildlife Day Learn about how to get involved , find sponsored events in …
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Climate, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Environment, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Security, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: discussion guide, programming, toolkit, virtual
By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, Commemoration, Day, Graphics, Human Rights, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, U.S. Holiday, U.S. Policy and Values
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
By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Underserved Audiences, Week | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
By scottbj | 16 April, 2023 | Topics: Activities, Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Cross Cultural Understanding, Emerging Voices, English, English Language and Learning, English Programming, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, US Education | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
SPACE DIPLOMACY WEEK 2023 Toolkits for “Space Diplomacy Week” Social Media and Events Theme: Space Unites Us What: Space Diplomacy Week, started by the U.S. Department of State in 2022, celebrates diplomatic efforts that bring nations together to advance our shared space objectives. Date: April 30 – May 6, 2023. Posts will share messaging daily …
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By scottbj | 16 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Attract STEM Talent, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Science and Technology, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, Week | Tags: 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
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, 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
CYBERSECURITY MONTH 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
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 July 4th eLibraryUSA Scavenger Hunt 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
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
By scottbj | 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, 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
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 …
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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
