Introducing Amara Alexander, 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.
Meet Amara Alexander, the 2019-2020 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.
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“Auf Wiedersehen, Good-Bye” – Farewell from the Library’s 2019-2020 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
This post was written by Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. For the 2019-2020 school year, I left the classroom, and accepted the role as the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. The year began with excitement as I explored the collections, and the beautiful city of Washington, DC. Leaving now is bittersweet.
The Moon
Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, explores the moon through a variety of unique images.
Savoring Ice Cream with Primary Sources
Explore primary sources related to ice cream across time with Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.
Gasoline Alley: Using the Engineering Design Process to Solve a Problem in an Old Comic Panel
This post was written by Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.
The engineering design process consists of several steps that help problem solvers navigate their way through a problem. These steps can be completed by engineering teams or by families at home
Adventures in Space Aeronautics with Primary Sources
This post is written by Amara Alexander, the 2019-20 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.
Use information on the space shuttle to explore aeronautics and the science of space flight.
Online Education Events June 9th and 10th: A Look Back at a Year of Adventure and Finding Resources on LOC.gov
Join us for our Library of Congress summer of Professional Development opportunities.
Earth Day at Fifty: April 22
To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, introduce students to some of the history of recycling and encourage them to apply design thinking to materials available in most homes.
Office Hours for April 21st and 23rd: Primary Source for Science Classrooms and Crowdsourcing the Library of Congress
Join us for this week’s office hours: 4/21 Primary Source for Science Classrooms and 4/23 Crowdsourcing the Library of Congress.
Exploring the History of Women in STEM with Primary Sources
How do we explore the experiences of women in STEM fields? One way is through the use of primary sources.