February 2018
- 6Feb
- 5: 00 pm - 6: 00 pm
“Viewing” at the American Space Madrid: Virtual Informative Session: artistic studies in the USA
Would you like to specialize in artistic studies such as film directing, performing arts or musical theater? Participate in a virtual information session at the American Space Madrid on scholarships, study programs, training and professional development opportunities in the US. If you want to participate in the viewing at the American Space Madrid, complete the registration through
- 6Feb
- 6: 30 pm - 8: 00 pm
DNA detectives
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which is celebrated on February 11, we would like to invite you to a series of activities at the American Space Madrid. In this session, participants learn how to extract DNA using everyday materials and investigate the best formula to get more. They learn about
- 6Feb
- 7: 00 pm - 8: 30 pm
Series “The American dream and the impossible work of art: Kurt Weill's operas in the USA” Third session
“The American Dream and the Impossible Work of Art: Kurt Weill Operas in the USA” Cycle of conferences You can consult the presentation of the cycle here Cycle Presentation On the occasion of the premiere at the Teatro Real in Madrid of the opera “Street Scene” by Kurt Weill, the International Institute in collaboration with the Teatro
- 7Feb
"Viewing" at the American Space Madrid: Virtual Informative Session: postgraduate in the US, law studies
Would you like to know more about the LL.M. and other types of graduate programs in the United States, requirements and scholarships? Participate in a virtual information session at the American Space Madrid on scholarships, study programs and training in the US. If you want to participate in the viewing at the American Space Madrid, complete the registration at
- 7Feb
- 6: 30 pm - 8: 00 pm
Camouflage yourself!
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which is celebrated on February 11, we would like to invite you to a series of activities at the American Space Madrid. In this session, participants investigate the different techniques that animals use to camouflage themselves with the environment. They learn about limitations
- 8Feb
- 6: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm
Maker Club of American Space Madrid – February 8, 2018
Maker Club at American Space Madrid The Maker Club at American Space Madrid is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring and exchanging knowledge in which we will use both new technologies and traditional tools. You can make it!! Objectives: Disseminate the maker culture, understood as a
- 8Feb
- 6: 30 pm - 8: 00 pm
paper circuits
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which is celebrated on February 11, we would like to invite you to a series of activities at the American Space Madrid. In this session, attendees experiment with planar electrical circuits, learning about electricity and the different components of circuits, through
- 8Feb
LANGUAGE SPEED DATING (SPEED DATING) EXCHANGE EVENT WITH AMERICAN SPACE MADRID – February 2018
American Space Madrid will be holding a session of Language Speed Dating with Sadie Williams on Thursday, February 8 from 19:00-20:00. This event has been created for both American and Spanish participants to get together and practice their English or Spanish in an authentic setting. Participants are placed with partners or small groups
- 9Feb
- 6: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm
Tiny Music and Movement Time – February 2018
Family activity for children aged 3 and 4 with the support of their companions to have fun with songs in English accompanied by movements and try to learn the music to continue practicing at home. Since it is a family activity, the fathers and mothers are also participants and have an active role in the
- 9Feb
- 6: 30 pm - 8: 00 pm
incredible footprints
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which is celebrated on February 11, we would like to invite you to a series of activities at the American Space Madrid. In this session, participants investigate fingerprints, a trait that is different in every human. For
- 10Feb
- 10: 00 am - 11: 00 am
Community Coffee Talks: Digital Educational Resources, A Parent's Guide to Extending Their Child's Learning at Home
The International Institute in Spain and American Space Madrid will host the first in our series of “Community Coffee Talks” with parents and community members: “Digital Educational Resources: A Parent's Guide to Extending their Child's Learning at Home”. The talk will take place over coffee in the Library and will be facilitated by Sara Kells,
- 10Feb
- 11: 00 am - 2: 00 pm
Printathon with Power to Code and American Space Madrid: Celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science that is celebrated on February 11, we want to invite you to a 3D printing activity for the whole family. You are all welcome but we especially encourage couples of mothers-daughters, aunts-nieces, grandmothers-granddaughters, etc. to participate. Spend a fun morning learning 3D modeling
- 10Feb
- 11: 30 am - 1: 30 pm
Computer Music Pioneers- February 10
This activity has been designed to teach boys and girls from 9 years old to create music through computer codes (live coding). Jesus Jara will use a platform to teach children to create their own melodies and rhythms through computer programming and coding.
- 12Feb
- 6: 30 pm - 7: 30 pm
Makers Unite! at the Gloria Fuertes Public Library
New project of the American Space Madrid with the Network of Public Libraries of the Madrid City Council: one session per month in a different library each time. "Maker"-type mobile experiences in public libraries in Madrid. Makers Unite! is an activity for children from 9 to 12 years old where we will experiment with LittleBits, a modular system to build electronic systems with small
- 14Feb
- 6: 00 pm - 7: 30 pm
Valentine's Day Reading Roadmap
Participate in the different activities included in the special "Reading Roadmap" for Valentine's Day.
- 15Feb
Mini Immersion Camp: February 15-16, 2018
On February 15 and 16, "non-teaching" days in the schools of the Community of Madrid, the International Institute offers English Immersion Mini Camps for children from 5 to 11 years old. Two days, where the children will carry out a variety of activities in a creative environment that allow them
- 16Feb
Reading Alive for Kids (8-12 Years) – February 2018
Playful activity of dramatized reading in English for children from 8 to 12 years old (in grades 3 to 6 of primary school) that includes previous intonation and expressiveness exercises and rehearsal and group reading of the corresponding theatrical script.
- 16Feb
- 7: 00 pm - 8: 00 pm
Open rehearsal: Dúa de Pel + Lavanda Pel
Dúa de Pel is a literary-musical duo that dives into the roots of tradition to reinvent it. Reinvent it because it is a tradition, a folklore, created today, with lyrics by Eva Guillamón and music by Sonia Megías. Both decided to embark on this ambitious project moved by the curiosity to go further, or
- 17Feb
- 12: 00 pm - 1: 00 pm
Made in the USA: Family Maker Club – February 2018
In collaboration with Andrea Brady, Made in the USA is an activity where parents and children have the opportunity to participate in maker activities together. The club takes place once a month and focuses on creating things together that families can easily replicate at home. General information Aimed at: Families with children 8+
- 20Feb
- 6: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm
Storytelling Backstage! – February 2018
Storytelling Backstage! It is an invitation for the families who attend the monthly Storytelling to collaborate with the library staff in making the clothing, decorations and props that will be used in the storytelling through simple manual techniques. During this informal meeting we will take the opportunity to introduce the story of the month to the participating families.
- 22Feb
- 6: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm
Maker Club of American Space Madrid – February 22, 2018
Maker Club at American Space Madrid The Maker Club at American Space Madrid is a collaborative workspace for making, learning, exploring and exchanging knowledge in which we will use both new technologies and traditional tools. You can make it!! Objectives: Disseminate the maker culture, understood as a
- 22Feb
- 7: 30 pm - 9: 00 pm
COLLOQUIUM OF THE SPANISH READING CLUB ON AMERICAN LITERATURE – FEBRUARY 2018
After an individualized reading, the work is discussed in a group with the help of a moderator who makes a brief introduction to the book, asks questions, leads and encourages the debate. The works in this cycle will focus on American women's literature from the end of the XNUMXth century to the present day.
- 24Feb
- 11: 00 am - 1: 00 pm
Mini-Makers: Learning Through Play – February
In collaboration with the LEGO Foundation, Margo Bailey, a Fulbright Scholar in Spain, will host a series of workshops for our community of mini-makers at American Space Madrid with children ages 6-8. The workshops focus on the importance of play in educational development and learning.
- 24Feb
- 11: 00 am - 12: 00 pm
Library Storytelling Morning / Session 11 a.m. – February 2018
Storytelling in English for children from 4 to 8 years old with American storytellers. Two sessions in the same morning (first session at 11 am). Free access with prior registration. The cycle of this course will be focused on stories about nature according to the legends of the North American natives. Together with the Storytelling this course we organize
- 24Feb
- 11: 30 am - 1: 30 pm
Computer Music Pioneers- February 24
This activity has been designed to teach boys and girls from 9 years old to create music through computer codes (live coding). Jesus Jara will use a platform to teach children to create their own melodies and rhythms through computer programming and coding.
- 24Feb
- 12: 30 pm - 1: 30 pm
Library Storytelling Morning / Session 12:30 p.m. – February 2018
Storytelling in English for children from 4 to 8 years old with American storytellers. Two sessions in the same morning (second session at 12:30 p.m.). Free access with prior registration. The cycle of this course will be focused on stories about nature according to the legends of the North American natives. Together with the Storytelling this course we organize
- 26Feb
- 5: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm
The Garden Project at American Space Madrid
“The Garden Project” is a collaborative project in order to create a community garden at the International Institute in Spain. In collaboration with Katia Fernández, Agricultural Engineer, this winter and spring the participants will learn more about the process of harvesting, planting and caring for a community garden. General information Aimed at: children 9+ and adults Maximum number of
- 28Feb
- 6: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm
Family Book Club: American Food Stories – February 2018
The Family Book and Recipe Club will connect stories about food and American children's literature with “take home” recipes that contain ingredients or some relationship to the texts used in each of the sessions. All recipes will be from the United States, with a focus on sustainable eating. Our facilitator, Nanor Demirjian, will be in charge
- 28Feb
- 6: 00 pm - 7: 00 pm
American Cultural Bites: US Museum Circuit at the Dámaso Alonso Public Library
New project of the American Space Madrid with the Network of Public Libraries of the Madrid City Council: American Cultural Bites: US Museum Circuit. A Virtual Tour of the US, Its Art Museums and Some Important Works of Art. This is a series of six meetings in English to analyze and discuss works of art by North American artists hosted