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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Get to Know a Group Leader: Bill C.
Why do teachers choose Smithsonian Student Travel? Though retired, Bill C. was happy to share his thoughts on educational travel with the us. He taught history and English in Colorado for 19 years. Why did you start traveling? I’ve always loved to … Keep reading …
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Mammoth of a Discovery – Ice Age Art in America
The newest in American art is also the oldest: Researchers have confirmed that a mammoth bone fragment found in Vero Beach, Florida, which depts an image of a mammoth or mastodon, is at least 13,000 years old, making it the … Keep reading …
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival – Celebrating Diversity
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage celebrates global cultural diversity right in the heart of Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival puts together a magnificent display of music and dance performances combined with craft and cooking demonstrations. The … Keep reading …
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Recruitment Tips
One of the best parts of a tour consultant’s job is hearing the success stories of first-time group leaders who may be a bit nervous at first about getting students enrolled on their tours, and then end up exceeding their … Keep reading …
Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom
While many Americans celebrated their fathers yesterday, June 19 also marked another important holiday: Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? What does Juneteenth celebrate? PICA 05476, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Juneteenth marks the day when slaves in Texas first heard … Keep reading …
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2011 Stanley Cup Winner: Boston Bruins!
Bruins raise the cup! Congratulations to both teams for an exciting 7-game Stanely Cup series, but since Smithsonian Student Travel is headquartered in Boston, we can’t help but have some Bruins pride. This is the first time in 39 years … Keep reading …
Leafsnap – iPhone App to Demystify Tree Species
Ever stood next to a tree and wondered what it is? Now, Leafsnap, an app developed using the leaf collection at the Smithsonian Institution, can help you figure it out. Using similar technology as face recongition programs, Leafsnap can recognize … Keep reading …
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Tagged botany apps, botany news, iphone, iphone app, leafsnap, plant app, plant apps, science news, smithsnian technology, smithsonian, smithsonian apps
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Flag Day!
Happy Flag Day! Did you know Flag Day started in a classroom? Here’s a little Flag Day history: Celebrated each year on June 14, Flag Day celebrates the day when the national flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental … Keep reading …
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World Ocean Day – The Smithsonian Way
Today is World Oceans Day - a UN recognized day to honor what the ocean provides – and most importantly build awareness of the hundreds of endangered species that live in the seas and need to be protected. The … Keep reading …
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