This Freedom of Assembly 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 freedom of speech and of the press. The toolkit contains articles, videos, lesson plans, and links that describe how these rights are protected and cherished …
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To increase mutual understanding and assist in the development of peaceful relations, the U.S. government supports a variety of exchange programs in countries across the world, such as Fulbright, IVLP, UGRAD, SUSI, YALI, YLAI, and YSEALI (See full list here ). Engagement with alumni of these programs is one of the Six Core Programming Pillars of the American Spaces. This …
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The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has created a do-it-yourself (DIY) exhibit called Outbreak, showing how diseases travel and how people around the world track down and respond to outbreaks. This colorful and interactive exhibit, which can be printed locally, contains 16 pre-designed panels with two customizable templates, along with audio/visual content and a resource …
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This program module (PDF 621 kb) encourages participants to think about and engage with themes and stories of U.S. immigration by highlighting the impacts of well-known inventions or entrepreneurial endeavors by U.S. immigrants. The Adobe Reader is required to view this document. You can download it for free.
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The Office of American Spaces is collaborating with the Publications office to bring BRAND NEW, custom-made, one-of-a-kind downloadable posters to American Spaces — many in multiple languages. Topics include World Press Freedom Day, Earth Day, women’s history month, black history month and more. How does your American Space use posters? To complement program offerings? Create an inviting environment? Cultivate an American spirit? …
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