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Virtual Programming Kit

This Virtual Programming Resource Toolkit (PDF 597KB) provides resources and tips to help you create online programs at American Spaces. With the outbreak of COVID-19, many American Spaces are minimizing in-person engagement. Whether or not your American Space is doing fewer in-person programs, we recommend that all American Spaces do more virtual engagement. This allows you to connect not only with ...

By American Spaces | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Programming, Resources

2020 U.S. Elections Toolkit

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, U.S. citizens 18 years and older will not only cast their votes for the office of the President of the United States, but they will vote for representatives for the U.S. Congress, as well as state and local officials. This 2020 Elections Resource Toolkit (PDF 925 kb) is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a ...

By American Spaces | 10 February, 2020 | Topics: Programming, Resources

Global Health Resource Toolkit

Global health covers a range of health-related issues, including disease outbreaks, nutrition, and environmental health. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), consider conducting health related programming at your Space in coordination with your U.S. Embassy or Consulate. This Global Health Resource Toolkit (PDF 704 KB) provides links to lesson plans, articles, videos, and games, as well as the DIY Smithsonian Outbreak exhibit , which can ...

By American Spaces | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Programming, Resources, Smithsonian

Media Literacy and Countering Disinformation Resource Toolkit

This Resource Toolkit (PDF 1MB) is designed for programming at American Spaces to increase participants’ awareness of disinformation and their media literacy skills. The toolkit contains best practices, as well as links to lesson plans, videos, games, fact checking and news sites, and online courses.

By American Spaces | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Programming, Resources

5G Wireless Technologies Activity Guide

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 ...

By American Spaces | 14 January, 2020 | Topics: Programming, Resources

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