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#DYK The poinsettia became popular in the U.S. when it was introduced from Mexico in 1828 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico? Explore our @SmithsonianLab collection to learn more interesting facts about the plant! s.si.edu/3No1zGA
U.S. 22 cent postage stamp featuring illustrated poinsettia plants.

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🔍 How can digital artifacts from @SmithsonianLab help educators explore cultural context and socio-scientific issues in their STEM classrooms & curriculum? We invite preK-16 educators worldwide to find out in our next free online professional development! s.si.edu/455ZgP3
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Explore our @SmithsonianLab collection "Breaking Barriers in Space" to learn more about the Latinas and Latinos who have had a long legacy of contributing to space exploration. s.si.edu/3NZDYgt

¡Descubra! Breaking Barriers in Space

Latinas and Latinos have had a long legacy of contributing to space exploration from Arturo Campos, an electrical engineer that helped solve the power crisis on the Apollo 13 mission and Franklin C...

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In the event of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Oct. 7. The Smithsonian can use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit si.edu for updates.

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Whether you are in #BackToSchool mode or still enjoying summer story times at your local library, explore our free educational resources in English and Spanish for kids, teens, and families. s.si.edu/3Stp164 @SmithsonianLab 📷 Pura Belpré at story time, @NYPL.
Librarian Pura Belpré surrounded by a group of young children during story time.

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Lujan played for the Mercury Señoritas for five years, starting at the age of 12 or 13. They traveled to play other women’s barrio teams. Learn more about Latinas in baseball our our “Pleibol” @SmithsonianLab: s.si.edu/2XsHeIR See our #Pleibol exhibit now @ChippewaMuseum!
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Read on to learn how six educators at @SmithsonianLab, @cooperhewitt, @americanart, @smithsoniannpg, @amhistorymuseum, and @PostalMuseum think about creative changemakers and how they’ve used objects and stories in their collections to inspire the next generation. ⬇️
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What comes to mind when you think of a creative changemaker? bit.ly/3XQawwa

Inspiring Creative Changemakers

Six Smithsonian educators share techniques to help students creatively intervene and achieve community-based, transformative justice for social good

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Six Smithsonian educators share techniques to help students creatively intervene and achieve community-based, transformative justice for social good. Read more here via @SmithsonianMag. smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smi… #SmithsonianEdu

Inspiring Creative Changemakers

Six Smithsonian educators share techniques to help students creatively intervene and achieve community-based, transformative justice for social good

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What was life like for African Americans in Texas after the Civil War? This #Juneteenth, help uncover their stories and celebrations by transcribing Freedmen's Bureau records with @TranscribeSI: transcription.si.edu/freedme…
A designed quote graphic that reads, ""...The freedpeople of this Country are to celebrate the anniversary of their Emancipation..." centered over the page of an open book. Underneath the quote it reads, " - Columbus, TX, June 1867" and the bold heading above the book reads, "Volunteer to Transcribe The Freedmen's Bureau Records." A logo for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is in the bottom left corner.

ALT A designed quote graphic that reads, ""...The freedpeople of this Country are to celebrate the anniversary of their Emancipation..." centered over the page of an open book. Underneath the quote it reads, " - Columbus, TX, June 1867" and the bold heading above the book reads, "Volunteer to Transcribe The Freedmen's Bureau Records." A logo for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is in the bottom left corner.

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Calling educators from across the nation! Registration for @SmithsonianEdu’s National Education Summit is now open. Join us this July in D.C. or virtually for an exploration of "Together We Thrive: Fostering a Sense of Belonging." bit.ly/3oJapWm #K12 #ScienceOfLearning
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Explore the story of Mexican American labor activist Emma Tenayuca in this @SmithsonianLab collection by @SIAmericanWomen. Tenayuca became involved with worker strikes in her teens and is remembered as a significant Latina labor organizer for her efforts learninglab.si.edu/collectio…
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🎨Get to know artist Mark Bradford in this @SmithsonianLab collection by @hirshhorn, featuring a kid-friendly biography! Bradford is known for creating layered paintings with everyday materials and exploring how stories are told & remembered. learninglab.si.edu/collectio…

Get To Know Mark Bradford

Have you ever made art with scraps of everyday materials from your life? Sometimes you have to keep adding layer after layer of materials until your creation feels perfect. Mark Bradford (b. 1961) ...

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⚠️ FREE Event for Educators!⚠️ ⬇️ Join @SmithsonianEdu this July for the National Education Summit, featuring four diverse tracks, dynamic programming, & exclusive keynotes! Check out the schedule & register to attend in person or virtually ➡️ s.si.edu/EducationSummit2023
Event Banner for "Together We Thrive: Fostering a Sense of Belonging" Smithsonian National Education Summit, July 18-20. Against a teal background, a graphic illustration shows a series of steps, with figures engaged in different activities.

ALT Event Banner for "Together We Thrive: Fostering a Sense of Belonging" Smithsonian National Education Summit, July 18-20. Against a teal background, a graphic illustration shows a series of steps, with figures engaged in different activities.

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Educators, check out our bilingual @SmithsonianLab collection "Breaking Barriers in Space." s.si.edu/3NZDYgt It includes: 🚀 Space scientist biographies. 👉K-12 hands-on activities centered around space exploration. 📹 Short videos on living and working in space.
A group of students during a workshop at the GM Learning Lounge using arts & crafts materials.

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Educators, check out our bilingual @SmithsonianLab collection "Breaking Barriers in Space." It includes: 🚀 Space scientist biographies. 👉 Hands-on activities centered around space exploration. 📹 Additional short videos on living and working in space. s.si.edu/3NZDYgt
The hands of three students appear to be participating in a hands-on activity using pieces of colorful cardboard and other arts and crafts materials spread on a table.

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🎉 It's official! Free registration is now open for the 2023 Smithsonian National Education Summit, July 18-20. Join us for hands-on workshops, inspiring sessions, and classroom-ready ideas to take back to your school! Register today: s.si.edu/EducationSummit2023 #SmithsonianNES2023
Graphic to promote the Smithsonian National Education Summit. Includes a blue background with yellow writing and a series of steps with different colors and patterns.

ALT Graphic to promote the Smithsonian National Education Summit. Includes a blue background with yellow writing and a series of steps with different colors and patterns.

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Teachers visiting the @PostalMuseum helped us select objects for a new learning resource in @SmithsonianLab. As newly appointed philatelists, they each contributed a stamp that helps us understand the concept of national identity: learninglab.si.edu/collectio… #SmithsonianEdu #NTOY23 – at Washington, DC

The Tiniest Diplomat: Postage Stamps and National Identity

How do stamps help create and promote national identity? Using examples from the National Postal Museum's national and international stamp collections, this Learning Lab offers an exploration into ...

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Interested in bringing these stories into your classrooms? Check out the 𝙒𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 #LearningLab collections! Each lab includes access to objects, works of art, videos, archival materials, and websites that expand on each person's biography: learninglab.si.edu/org/apac
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“We Are Here” is a middle-grade anthology centering stories of #AAPI people who have made great impacts on the cultural, social, & political fabric of the U.S. & the Pacific. @smithsonianapa shares more about the book and edu resources: smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smi… #SmithsonianAANHPI

'We Are Here' Introduces Readers to 30 Inspiring Profiles

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s new middle-grade anthology dives into stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who shaped the United States

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How can museum- and school-based practices inform each other, and what role can technology play in this process? New @SmithsonianMag article from @SmithsonianLab fellow: smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smi…

Activating the Learning Potential of Digitized Museum Objects with the Smithsonian Learning Lab

How can digital tools help educators to foster meaningful learning experiences with museum objects? How can museum- and school-based practices inform each other? What role can technology play in this...

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In celebration of #WorldPoetryDay, find the meaning of a cultural home and your own cultural identity while exploring Afro-Puerto Rican connections with our poetry workshop handout, Spoken Connections, available on the @SmithsonianLab. s.si.edu/34Bh9XP
Cover image title reads on right hand side "Spoken Connections. Poetry & Spoken Word." Left hand side of image shows poet and actress Caridad De la Cruz.

ALT Cover image title reads on right hand side "Spoken Connections. Poetry & Spoken Word." Left hand side of image shows poet and actress Caridad De la Cruz.

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