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2021 is a year of transformation after generation-defining turbulence caused by a global pandemic. As the nation finds its resilient spirit and kids return to school, the Smithsonian Institution in collaboration with USA TODAY presents two activity guides that inspire innovation. The summer issue, "Inspiration Nation" shares stories and activities from the Smithsonian to light a creative spark and help K-8 learners reimagine a future filled with hope. The winter issue, "Innovation Nation" builds on the strong ideas developed in the summer to empower young learners to follow through with their bold ideas, tackle complex challenges and chart a course for an exciting future.
"Inspiration Nation" helps learners step away from their screens and realize that everything around us has the capacity to inspire. Throughout history people have found inspiration in nature, objects and in each other. This publication helps students refocus on learning to make a change in the future…
"Inspiration Nation," a Smithsonian at-home activity guide
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- Office of the Under Secretary for Education, Smithsonian Institution
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- November 08, 2021
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2021 is a year of transformation after generation-defining turbulence caused by a global pandemic. As the nation finds its resilient spirit and kids return to school, the Smithsonian Institution in collaboration with USA TODAY presents two activity guides that inspire innovation. The summer issue, "Inspiration Nation" shares stories and activities from the Smithsonian to light a creative spark and help K-8 learners reimagine a future filled with hope. The winter issue, "Innovation Nation" builds on the strong ideas developed in the summer to empower young learners to follow through with their bold ideas, tackle complex challenges and chart a course for an exciting future.
"Inspiration Nation" helps learners step away from their screens and realize that everything around us has the capacity to inspire. Throughout history people have found inspiration in nature, objects and in each other. This publication helps students refocus on learning to make a change in the future.
The Smithsonian is a vast resource of evidence supporting human ingenuity. "Innovation Nation" curates a visually rich experience for K-8 learners and offers them the encouragement, tools and guidance to take their wild ideas and channel them into action.
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