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Category Archives: Current Events
Get Jamming: Jazz Appreciation Month
Did you know April is time to JAM? That’s right, Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is upon us. This month-long event occurs every April to put the public spotlight on jazz, both a historical and living treasure. JAM was created to … Keep reading …
Space Shuttle Discovery is on the move!
Attention visitors and residents of Washington, D.C.: today, Tuesday, April 17, you will get a once in a lifetime chance to see the Space Shuttle Discovery in mid-flight…attached to a custom 747 jet, of course. The photo below shows the … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events, Featured, Science, Smithsonian Institution, Technology, Washington, D.C.
Tagged NASA, space, Space Shuttle Discovery, space shuttles
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Google Art Project takes you inside the White House
Google Art Project is taking the world inside one of the most famous homes on Earth: The White House. The Art Project, which offers the general public the ability to view famous paintings from around the world as well as … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Current Events, Featured, In the News, Washington, D.C.
Tagged D.C., Google Art Projects, Washingotn, White House
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Buzz Lightyear lands at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Buzz Lightyear is going on one more adventure, albeit not as wild as his previous others, but it will be just as exciting. The well-known astronaut from the Toy Story series will be landing at the Smithsonian National Air and … Keep reading …
What is a caucus?
Caucuses may be one of the biggest political head scratchers of the election season. But fear not! Tour consultant Gillian Smith unravels the mystery of the political caucus: What is a caucus? Simply put, a caucus is a meeting of … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events
Tagged caucus, elections, inauguration, presidential elections, primaries
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March Madness lesson plans
It’s hard to ignore that March Madness is upon us, so why not bring the excitement into the classroom with March Madness lesson plans? Before getting into the lessons, as a native of Illinois, I’d like to direct your attention … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events, Education, Featured, History, In the News, Lesson Plans, Sports
Tagged basketball, lesson plans, March Madness, sports
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Election classroom activities
Kansas middle school history teacher Nate M. says he’s always been drawn to politics. He mentions early memories of watching Jimmy Carter speeches, and his grandfather and uncle were big into following politics too. “Thanksgiving dinner at my house was … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events, Education, Elections, Group Leaders, Inauguration, Lesson Plans
Tagged 2012 elections, inauguration, politics
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American Art Museum debuts The Art of Video Games Exhibit
This week the Smithsonian American Art Museum will reveal an exhibit dedicated to a modern form of art gaining prevalence in America’s living rooms — video games. The Art of Video Games opens March 16, 2012, and will explore the evolution of … Keep reading …
Posted in Arts & Culture, Current Events, Featured, Museums, Smithsonian Institution, Technology, Washington, D.C.
Tagged smithsonian, video games
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What makes Tuesday so Super?
Super Tuesday by the numbers 419 delegates to be won 10 states 1,144 delegates are needed for a candidate to win the nomination. (That means more than one third of the delegates needed to win could be won in a … Keep reading …
Posted in Current Events, In the News
Tagged 2012 elections, nominations, POTUS, president, primaries
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