Nuestras Voces: Bringing the Smithsonian to Your Classroom (Las Vegas)

• Atomic Museum’s Educational Resources
• Children’s books published by the National Museum of the American Latino and corresponding free educational resources and teaching tools

• "Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas and Latinos who have Shaped the United States”
• “Nuestras Voces: Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico”
• “Nuestras Voces: On the Homefront with Valentina”
• “Nuestras Voces: Cocuyo Lights the Way”
• “Nuestras Voces: Wishing on a Star With Estrella”

Each book is geared toward upper elementary and middle school readers and comes with companion has corresponding primary resources through the Smithsonian .

• An introduction to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the Atomic Museum.
• An overview of each of the books and how they correspond to state standards and curriculum in Social Studies, English and Language Arts.
• Sample history, culture, and science activities for teacher participation, which can also be replicated in the classroom as plug and play stand-alone activities.
• An orientation to using the Smithsonian Learning Lab
• Question and Answer Session
• A resource kit with copies of all the books outlined as well as reproducible handouts for the classroom

This workshop is open to teachers of all grade levels and subject areas; however it may be more beneficial to upper elementary and middle school teachers, librarians, and other educators with a focus in Social Studies, English and Language Arts, ESL/ESOL, Spanish Language, Arts Education, and Science.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

This workshop is a collaboration between the Atomic Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. The National Museum of the American Latino is grateful for General Motors’ support of the Molina Family Latino Gallery’s General Motors Learning Lounge and its Learning Program.

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Atomic Museum

The Atomic Museum is a national science, history, and educational institution that shares the stories of the United States nuclear testing program at the Nevada Test Site and beyond. Exhibits and artifacts highlight the diverse people, places, and methods of atomic testing while also exploring the implications on cultures, politics, and the environment.

Atomic Museum education fosters understanding of Nevada's atomic past, present, and future and inspires wonder and curiosity in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM). Through equitable and inclusive learning experiences and storytelling, students, visitors, and lifelong learners are engaged with meaningful topics at the intersection of science and history.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino advances the representation, understanding and appreciation of Latino history and culture in the United States. The museum provides resources and collaborates with other museums to expand scholarly research, public programs, digital content, collections and more. The museum operates its Molina Family Latino Gallery, the Smithsonian’s first gallery dedicated to the Latino experience, at the National Museum of American History.

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