【推荐1】CAPITOL CLASSROOM

October 2021 through February 2022 on selected Wednesday and Thursday mornings

Overview

Capitol Classroom is a two-hour program including a tour of the US Capitol, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities.

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Program 1 Art Appreciators: The Art and Architecture of the US Capitol

Students explore the history and culture of America by examining art and architectural elements found in the US Capitol, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.

Grades: 3 through6

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30 a. m.

Program 2 Capitol Art: History, Culture, or Expression?

Students study the art and architectural features of the US Capitol and participate in a student-centered creative activity. This program meets state standards and national standards for the visual arts.

Grades: 7 through 12

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30a. m.

Program 3 Environment Matters: How Does a Bill Become Law?

To understand the complex way that a bill becomes a law, students participate in activities that illustrate the process. The Chesapeake Bay and the Clean Water Acts of 1948 and 1972 serve as legislative examples. Groups receive passes to visit the Galleries of the US Senate or the US House of Representatives. This program meets the National Council for the Social Studies’ curriculum standards.

Grades: 6 through 12

Number: 20-65 students per program

Length: One-hour classroom program and one-hour tour of the US Capitol

Start Time: 9:30 a. m.

【推荐1】Best Music Apps For 2020

Deezer

Launched in France, Deezer is a music streaming service that’s available for nearly every single platform you can think of. It’s available on Android and ioS devices, macOS and Windows desktop, xbox One, Roku, and via a web browser. It’s older than Spotify and Apple Music and is available in 182 countries. Deezer features a more diverse catalog of music than most competing apps. You can sign up for the free version or fork out $9.99 per month for the premium (优质的) version. The free option is ad-supported and can only be used on your tablet or computer.

Shazam

It’s not exactly a stand-alone music app. It’s more of a music detection app. If you don’t know the name of a song, Shazam listens to it and gives you the name of the artist and the song. This app works best when it’s paired with another streaming app. It recognizes songs and provides streaming and purchasing options from Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and others. You can also view the lyrics of the detected songs. The Shazam app runs on iPhone, iPad, and most Android devices. Shazam is available for free and with no ads

Apple Music

Apple Music is the best music app for iPhone. You can also use it on all other iOS devices including the iPad, iPod, Apple watch, HomePod speakers, and on iTunes on your Mac or PC. The app is also available for Android users. The one outstanding feature of Apple Music is the “Connect” feature. This feature allows you to follow artists, bands, and individual creators so that you get a feed with all their updates. Subscription starts at $10 a month. There’s also a student option for $5 and a family option for $15. Apple Music doesn’t have a free plan, but you do get a free trial for a period of 3 months.

Spotify

Spotify is great when you want to use a music app offline. It’s available on Android and iOS devices, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, and NOOK. You could apply for a Spotify FREE membership where you can still access the huge collection of over 20 million songs. The only catch is that you have to listen to ads. And the ability to download songs is restricted to premium members. Spotify premium members are allowed to download songs for offline listening for only $10 a month. Get Premium Individual or Family plans including a Google Home Mini at no extra cost. But firstly, try any Spotify Premium plan free for 3 months.

【推荐2】Chongming Island, located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in China, is a beautiful and scenic destination that offers a unique blend (融合) of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Here are a few attractions you can not miss.

Chongming Forest Park is a perfect place for nature enthusiasts and treats visitors to the purest of air, a welcome escape from city living. You’ll be greeted by a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of ever-changing flowers, each season offering its own unique display of color and fragrance. It’s a visual feast for the senses. In the heart of the park lies an orchid greenhouse that will simply take your breath away.

This park is famous for its picturesque lake, which is surrounded by plenty of greenery and dotted with attractive buildings. Visitors can take a pleasant walk along the lakeside or rent a boat to explore the lake. The park also hosts various cultural events and performances, providing visitors with a glimpse into the local culture.

The Sanmin Cultural Village acts as a bridge between the past and the present, creating a lasting connection to Chongming’s cultural identity. Here you can discover the homespun textile technique. It’s really an efficient way of making clothes. At Sanmin park, you can discover the Poetic Root Art Museum. The museum is all about nature and art. Root art takes old tree roots and turns them into beautiful artworks. It’s like a special kind of painting but made from nature’s own materials.

Farming in China, celebrated through the ancient farming calendar, reflects a deep connection to nature. At Oxygen Land, you witness the union of ancient wisdom and modern responsibility. It’s a beautiful blend of tradition and ecological awareness as well as a connection that bridges the past and present, emphasizing the harmony of humanity with the land.