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Resources for Educators, Near and Far August 2019
In the midst of summer planning, perhaps you found windows of time to reconnect with family or friends, to rediscover a passion project, or to simply take a breath?
As you prepare to open your classroom to a new year, please remember that SAAM's educators are available—in-person and online—as a resource to you. In fact, reach out to me directly at DeinesE@si.edu!
With gratitude,
Elizabeth Dale-Deines, Teacher Programs Coordinator
Smithsonian American Art Museum
P.S. Scroll down for free posters, webinars, and videoconferences... ;-) |
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| Launch Party at the Renwick Thursday, October 24, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Kick off the school year with a celebration of learning and community-building! Celebrate a new suite of teaching resources, discuss social emotional learning (SEL) with an art therapist, and join a sewing circle hosted by Oregon-based artist Marie Watt. Included in the $10 registration fee is a light dinner and artist lecture.
For teachers of all grade levels and subjects. |
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| A Woman's Place is in the Curriculum FREE Webinars & Posters Join educators from SAAM and the National Portrait Gallery for a series of three interactive webinars on women's history. Learn how American art and portraiture can bring diverse women's stories into your classroom, connecting with themes you may already teach.
Participants in the live webinars will receive a free set of six classroom teaching posters featuring artwork from SAAM and NPG. |
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| Webinar Series Dates Persisting and Resisting: Women as Activists Tuesday, October 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Who Tells Your Story? Women and Identity Thursday, November 7, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Remaking the Rules: Women Who Broke Barriers Thursday, December 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (EDT) |
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| Artful Connections FREE Interactive Videoconferences Make your curriculum come alive—bring FREE Smithsonian interactive videoconferences to your classroom!
Ten topics available for 3rd-12th grade, themes include: - Looking at Art
- Exploring History
- Celebrating Heritage
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Image Credits, Top to Bottom: - Students stand in front of Nam June Paik's Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii. Photo by Mary Tait.
- Marie Watt, Edson's Flag, 2004, American flag (from U.S. military burial) with wool blankets, satin, and thread, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 2015.28.7, (c) 2004, Marie K. Watt
- Alma Thomas, The Eclipse, 1970, acrylic on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1978.40.3
- Students point at a screen in their classroom during an interactive videoconference.
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