http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "History Explorer Podcast: Crockett Johnson: Art and Math in the Age of Sputnik"http://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 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1307http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1307<p>Studying the Star-Spangled Banner is a great chance to combine history and math! In this classroom activity, students apply historical information to math problems to gain an understanding of the flag's size. This activity is included in the online exhibition entitled <em>The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem. </em></p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:04:33 GMT