http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Exploring the Sky Homepage"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5151http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5151<p><span>In this episdoe of the History Explorer&nbsp;podcast series, curator Steven Turner discusses the work and shop of Henry Fitz, America's first commercially successful telescope manufacturer. The resource includes an image-enhanced podcast, teachers guide, student worksheet, and image pack.&nbsp;</span></p>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:37:57 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1857http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1857<p>In this online exhibition, students will learn how fear of Soviet domination galvanized reform in science and math education during the 1950's and 60's. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth. In order win the "Space Race", the United States urgently needed both a select group of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers; and a general population of mathematically and scientifically informed citizens.</p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:22:29 GMT