This activity guide (pdf 474kb) is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of issues that surround fifth generation (5G) wireless technologies. Students will watch videos, read articles, and participate in a debate on 5G security issues. The activity guide contains a lesson plan, a student handout, and links to more information on 5G …
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August 18, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving women the right to vote. This Resource Toolkit (PDF 799) for Women’s History Month for March 2020 contains lesson plans, discussion guides, posters, and movies about this important step towards women equality in the United States, as well as about …
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Each February, the United States celebrates African-American History Month, also known as Black History Month. This annual celebration recognizes the achievements by African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. This Resource Toolkit (PDF 662KB) contains lesson plans, videos, photos, exhibits, articles, and PowerPoint slides to be used at American Spaces to recognize the achievements by African Americans and …
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The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), formerly known as the Broadcasting Board of Governors, is an independent agency of the U.S. government that runs news agencies around the world through five networks: Voice of America, Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and Middle East Broadcasting Networks. These news agencies provide …
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The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has created a do-it-yourself (DIY) exhibit on how diseases travel and how people around the world track down and respond to outbreaks. This colorful and interactive DIY exhibit contains 16 pre-designed panels with two customizable templates, along with A/V and a resource guide. The exhibit shares important information about …
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This Resource Toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of gender-based violence and assist American Spaces’ programming for the 16 Days Campaign from November 25 to December 10.
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This toolkit provides resources for conducting programming for the Global Entrepreneurship Week held November 18-24, 2019. The information and resources in this kit come from Global Entrepreneurship Network’s website at www.genglobal.org , as well as from the website of the Office of the American Spaces.
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Learn more about REPS Carol Brey and Sheila Weir as they take on leadership positions at the Office of American Spaces.
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Welcome to our new website! We hope you will like the new look and will find navigating the site easier. The new website has five sections representing the areas that will assist you in managing your American Space. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The sections …
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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 2017 American Spaces Annual Report (PDF 9 MB) focuses on partnerships and how their history of effectiveness also is the key to the future of American Spaces. Several articles depict examples of excellent types of partnerships and programming and how these can be replicated. The Adobe Reader is required to view this document. You can download it for free.
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World Intellectual Property Day is April 26, 2018. Check out these resources (PDF 387 kb) for programming ideas! The Adobe Reader is required to view this document. You can download it for free.
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Air Quality Awareness Week is April 30 – May 4, 2018. Check out these resources (PDF 371 kb) for programming ideas. The Adobe Reader is required to view this document. You can download it for free.
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With the goal of assisting young readers in becoming savvy consumers and disseminators of fact-based news, the office of the Regional Public Engagement Specialist in the American Center in New Delhi developed Digital Citizenship 101 (DC101) (PDF 910 kb) , a series of media literacy workshops. Based on educational content available through the highly acclaimed Newseum in Washington, DC., the workshop series opens with …
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 11:00 EDT / 15:00 UTC Event page: https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSA This program is a part of the EducationUSA Interactive webchat series, helping international students understand EducationUSA’s 5 Steps to U.S. Study. The program will be in English. American Spaces are encouraged to organize watch parties to view and submit questions during the live program. Many international students play …
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In honor of the 2018 Winter Paralympics and International Women’s Day, join this Facebook Live webchat with former Paralympians and civil rights advocates to talk about the importance of diversity and inclusion in sports. How are these change-makers transforming their environments by fighting for disability rights, women’s rights and inclusion? How are they working with …
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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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EducationUSA and College Week Live are hosting an International Students Day, featuring a virtual college fair for international students, 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST on February 14. An extensive set of marketing and program materials includes banners in multiple sizes, a digital campaign toolkit, a program guide and a promotional flyer. American Spaces also can add the Facebook event to their events …
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