Smithsonian Education’s Post

As schools across the country are now back in session, we wondered, “What was your favorite part of the school day?” If recess was anywhere towards the top of your list, you’ll surely be inspired by the STEM pathway of Tahira Reid, engineer, innovator, and inventor of a “Double Dutch Jump Rope Machine” based on a childhood passion. In this Smithsonian Learning Lab collection by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History ‘s Spark!Lab, learn more about Tahira’s #STEM pathway and then explore invention challenges with your students. https://lnkd.in/eeFa5RTd #SmithsonianEdu

How has your community played a role in 250 years of the American Experiment? The application window is now open for the Smithsonian’s Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program’s second cohort of educators. Apply today to become a Smithsonian Virtual Exchange Facilitator! In this program, you’ll learn how to collaboratively design and lead place-based investigations with your students to better understand the stories emanating from your community. Share and reflect with students in another corner of the country. Celebrate the commonalities and the differences. Be sure to submit your application materials no later than Friday, October 4! To learn more about this vibrant program and for information on applying, please visit https://lnkd.in/gzzkRYAV #SmithsonianEdu 📸: Educators from Cohort 1 of the Smithsonian’s Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program gather during a learning experience at the National Museum of American History. Photo by Norwood Photography.