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The End of World War II Resource Toolkit

This toolkit (PDF 709KB) provides information on the end of World War II and the role that the United States played in this war. September 2, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of this war. The toolkit contains links to videos, including access to Ken Burns’ documentary The War (via Kanopy), lesson plans, movies, and graphics for American Spaces to conduct related ...

By American Spaces | 5 August, 2020 | Topics: Programming, Resources

First Amendment Rights: Peaceful Assembly & Petition Resource Toolkit

This Resource Toolkit (460 kb PDF ) 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 assemble peacefully and to petition the government. The toolkit contains articles, videos, lesson plans and links to famous American movements fueled by protests. This ...

By American Spaces | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Programming, Resources

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

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