Beyond The Revolution

Beyond the Revolution Episode 2- Building Community (Science and Education) with Katherine Blanchard

Our guest: Katherine Blanchard : The Assistant Division Director of Professional Services, Smithsonian Science Education Center Episode topic: Intersection of Science and Community Building What we discuss: * How does the Science Education Center fit into the rest of the Smithsonian? * Why is it important to combine science and history? Multi-displinary * Importance of community collaboration. * Finding the places you CAN make change * How do we move past the discovery phase into action? * Why is it important to think about sustainability in relation to America 250 * Connect to our Wish wall - You think about "what we want our shared future to be" Building a better (global future) future; beyond just the continental U.S. * UN Sustainable development goals * Smithsonian Science for Global Goal Guides * Global goals - local connection * Talk about how to engage people in STEM/ Sustainable development & Social issues * Sustainability mindsets? * Similar to Made by Us Civic Superhero (Nurturers, Connectors, Amplifiers, Defenders) * NESST- connect science education community * Building sustainable communities - connections to blue and green spaces

Beyond the Revolution Episode 2- We the People: Behind the Scenes Planning for America 250

In this episode, we: * Introduce the theme "We the People" and how it is being used at Conner Prairie * National picture of America 250. * Who are the big players nationally and how are they looking at 250? * AASLH, Made by Us, etc. * How does that relate to our approach? * A look back at the bicentennial and how this is shaped by previous commemorations.

Beyond the Revolution Episode 1- History and The Revolution

This episode serves as a series Introduction and exploring Indiana's Role in the America250 commemoration.