Early Registration Now Open Don’t miss this special early-bird registration for e-newsletter subscribers! Smithsonian Teachers' Night is October 20, 2006. New Lesson Plan: Nature Journals Discover Smithsonian scientists’ tips for great journal writing (grades 4-8). My Wonderful World Expand geographic learning with these resources. Earth from Space Visit the Earth from Space exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., beginning in November. The educational companion website launches in October! Filipino American History and Culture Take students on an interactive multiethnic, multimedia journey; download complete lesson plans (grades 5-12). Teaching Poster: Living and Working in Space Download activities that explore conditions in space and what humans must do to survive in them (grades 5-8). Additional Smithsonian Teaching Resources >> America’s Presidents Register now for this free September 19, 2006, workshop focusing on the effective use of portraits as a teaching tool. Latino Voices in American Art Register now for this free September 19, 2006, workshop on the lives and stories of Latino artists. Send an email to SAAMEdStaff@si.edu. View a Complete List of Smithsonian Professional Development Opportunities for Educators >> Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture: Now Open After an extensive renovation, the National Museum of American Art and the National Portrait Gallery are now open in Washington, D.C. Find many educational resources online. National Museum of American History: Reopening in Summer 2008 You can still find history teaching materials online. Help the museum plan for the future by taking a nationwide teachers survey; send an email to paisley-jonesh@si.edu. Hispanic Heritage Month Find events, teaching materials, and bilingual resources. Smithsonian Field Trips Find out more about exciting Smithsonian field trip packages and group rates. You received this newsletter because you are subscribed to the Smithsonian Education News. If you no longer wish to receive these newsletters please click here. Smithsonian Institution 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, DC 20013-7012 © 2006 Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Education | Smithsonian Store | Your Privacy | Contact