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The Lengths Teachers Will Go For Kids

A Principal's Reflections

During a previous session, I assigned each leader some meaningful homework, which consisted of bringing an artifact to share with the group that showed growth in the area. While each group shared amazing artifacts, I was blown away by the supervisor cohort. Therein lies what separates effective vs. ineffective professional learning.

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Ancient Craftsmanship: How Early North Americans Used Bone Needles to Survive Cold Climates

Anthropology.net

However, recent excavations led by the University of Wyoming's Todd Surovell and Wyoming State Archaeologist Spencer Pelton have revealed additional artifacts that deepen our understanding of life at this site, including the oldest known bead in the Americas, made from a hare bone. Source: Cambridge Archaeological Journal , 2021.

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Ancient Iberian Slate Plaques: Early Genealogical Records?

Anthropology.net

Found in tombs scattered across the region, these delicately carved, hand-sized artifacts bear geometric designs whose purpose has sparked debate for centuries. Deciphering the Plaques: A History of Theories Since the 1800s, scholars have speculated about the meaning of these artifacts, numbering around 1,626 recovered to date.

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Echoes from the Ice Age: DNA Unveils the Prehistoric Inhabitants of El Mirón Cave

Anthropology.net

For centuries, the study of prehistoric life has relied on the fragile remnants of bones and artifacts. This work does not just add to our understanding of the past—it rewrites it. Unraveling Time with Sedimentary DNA No Bones? No Problem. However, in the cold, dark recesses of caves, DNA lingers—trapped in layers of sediment.

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It Was Hard to See the Good in 2021 — Until I Started Practicing Gratitude

ED Surge

While I’m appreciative that my ancestors were wary folks, in 2021, I often saw myself and others trapped in this negative mindset, always tallying the losses and waiting for the next bad thing to happen. Thus began my journey to strengthen my gratitude muscle to help push back negative thoughts and make space for joy in 2021.

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22,000-Year-Old Footprints Reveal the Earliest Evidence of Human Transport Technology

Anthropology.net

Given that travois technology is unlikely to leave behind durable artifacts, identifying similar trackways in other ancient landscapes could help confirm the widespread use of this technology among early humans. Were these travois built for long-distance travel, or simply for short-term use within seasonal camps? Quaternary Science Advances.

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5 End-of-the-Year Activities

Catlin Tucker

Needless to say, the 2020-2021 school year has been intense. What artifacts from the last year can they collect to include in their time capsule? As this year winds down, I encourage teachers to take the final weeks of the school year to create closure, collect feedback, and help students look forward.

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