paper will discuss the Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle). It was designed by James Renwick, Jr. and was completed in 1855 (“Smithsonian Institution”). It was the first of the Smithsonian Institution’s buildings. In the early days it housed exhibitions, offices, a library and the living quarters of the secretary of the Smithsonian Institute (National Park Service). In 1865 a fire destroyed major section of the building. It took until 1969 to restore the building and repair the damage of
district and can even be staffed by teachers (Burcaw, 1997). Within the museum, certain exhibits should be produced to help stimulate the learning abilities of younger children. A city zoo provided the community with an interactive exhibit by building two identical monkey islands side by side.
exhibition, interpretation, and education as well as effective methods of collection and conservation, the museum becomes an integral aspect and a valuable resource in society. There are unique distinctions between the museum and other cultural institutions. Although the basic requirements of the definition of the museum have remained predominantly unaltered in modern history, the role of the museum in society has changed. Museums unite in purpose through their characteristics and features, are different
to the "act of safeguarding an protecting heritage resources" (Study Guide: HERM301, 2013, 10) Preservation refers to the specific actions done to achieve conservation (Study Guide: HERM301, 2013, 10). Tangible heritage refers to art, archives, buildings, archaeological data, artifacts, landscapes and environments that have historical and cultural value(Study Guide: Herm301, 2013, 6). Intangible heritage refers to cultural traditions, practices and languages. It may include music, dance, stories
out of his backyard > and sends the stuff he finds to the Smithsonian Institute, labeling > them with scientific names, insisting that they are actual > archaeological finds. This guy really exists and does this in his > spare time. Here's the actual response from the Smithsonian Institution to > one such find. So, the next time you are challenged to respond in >writing..... > ____________________________________________________ > > Smithsonian Institute > 207 Pennsylvania Avenue > Washington, DC 20078
Historical Society, founded in 1867, serves to inspire the discovery of the American experience through the exploration of Northeast Ohio’s distinct history. My internship was at the Cleveland History Center. The Cleveland History Center is the main building of the Society, consisting of both their administrative offices and museum on Cleveland history. The museum includes two historic mansions, the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, and multiple other exhibits. The internship included a weekly class, covering
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Union. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Libraries [etc.] Loso, H. (2013, November 7). Mustela erminea. Retrieved from Animal Diversity Web: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Mustela_erminea/#2643cc98d50e48aeb1d64abae8c3a3e4 Mustela erminea. (2013, November 7). Retrieved from Red List: http://maps.iucnredlist.org/map.html?id=29674 Paterek, J. (1994). Encyclopedia of American Indian Costume. Denver, Colorado: ABC-CLIO. Ruff, S. D. (1999). The Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals
Personally I know of some of the that a paleontologist would need. I know most of them because I went to the Smithsonian institute for natural history, and there they had a bunch of stuff needed for working out in the field. Some of those things include: gloves, digging and scraping tools, lots of paper towels and different kinds of paper, a camera, and basic survival
Not to sound too much of a fangirl, but if I was in the world of Harry Potter, the Sorting Hat would have without a doubt put me in Ravenclaw. I have been known for my voracious appetite for reading and learning new topics. I also am know to be very strong-willed, sometimes even obstinate, which has helped me overcome challenges in my academic career. Most of all, I am a humanist in philosophical sense that I want my legacy of doing some good in the world. That is why it has been my life’s goal
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technological innovation, and representation of diverse experiences. Museums and galleries shape nationwide educational curricula and discourse. If they fail to resonate with wide audiences, then the public will go elsewhere to learn, despite these institutions’ long-established reputations. Particularly now, when most sentences are prefaced with “In this economy,” I believe that museums and galleries risk obsolescence without fundamental change and a renaissance of innovation. Growing up gay in rural
archeologists, led by Dr. Tom D. Dillehay of the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Remaining doubts were erased by Dillehay's comprehensive research report, which has been circulated among experts and is to be published next month by the Smithsonian Institution. And last month, a group of archeologists, including some of Monte Verde's staunchest critics, inspected the artifacts and visited the site, coming away thoroughly convinced. In his report of the site visit, Dr. Alex W. Barker, chief curator
By knowing this, the audience is further convinced because they know that Elk has authority in the topic—she has physically visited the Smithsonian museum and done research. Elk’s argument is much more effective in connecting to her purpose she isn’t just a writer who googled some terms and wrote an essay; she is someone avid researcher who has deeply studied this topic before formulating
What is a Clydesdale Horses? The first time Clydesdale was used in 1826 by Scotland. This research paper will help people who are interest in learning what a Clydesdale Horse is. This research paper will talk about the horse, how are they used, the weight and the height, and what they eat. What is a Clydesdale Horse? They used to be a smaller breed, but it is now a tall breed. At first it was smaller than the Shire, the Percheron, and the Belgian. The were founded in Scotland. They name Clydesdale
Wilbur did well in school, but was not able to graduate from high school. His mother contracted and died... ... middle of paper ... ...t died in 1948 of a heart attack in his hometown. This same year the 1903 Flyer is admitted into the Smithsonian Institution. The airplanes have come a long way since the makings of the Wright brothers. In 1927 Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris in 39.5 hours all by himself. That had never been done before. Nowadays people own their own private
types of sea creatures that ocean acidification would devastate are the calcifiers, which are organisms that create shells or skeletons made of calcium carbonate (Kolbert 117-122). Credible sources of information, such as the EPA and the Smithsonian Institution, agree that ocean acidification poses a serious threat to marine calcifiers,
his fa... ... middle of paper ... ...ce and Co., 1943. Print. "Orville Wright's Diary." Smithsonian Education - Stories of the Wrights' Flight. Smithsonian Institution, 23 Jan. 2013. Web. 8 Jan. 2014. . Szalanski, Haylie. "Background of the Wright Brothers." The Wright Brothers. Weebly, 23 Dec. 2013. Web. 10 Dec. 2013. . "The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot." Smithsonian Education. Smithsonian Institution, 23 Jan. 2013. Web. 8 Jan. 2014. . "The Wright Brothers’ Initial Plan and Tactics." NASA. NASA
to a roller coaster ride, but they are also a form of entertainment offered by some vacation destinations. The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and Natural History Museum in Chicago display the Earth’s past and the accomplishments of the human race. Like an amusement park another form of entertainment can be found several hundred feet in the air. Skyscrapers, such as the Empire State Building, allow for a view, miles across the entirety of the city it's located in. With billions of dollars transacted
the museum or any part of the Smithsonian since seventh grade, so I was looking forward to taking in American history now that I was older and more interested, and especially connecting what I had learned from my history courses to what I saw at the Smithsonian. Compared to the other Smithsonian institutions, such as the Museum of Natural History and the Air and Space Museum, the Museum of the American Indian’s exterior and shape stands out. The color of the building is a light tan, and the shape