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Tracing Ancient Networks: The Journey of Obsidian Artifacts into Alberta's Archaeological Record

Anthropology.net

Despite Alberta's lack of volcanic activity, numerous obsidian artifacts have been unearthed across the province, prompting questions about their origins and the prehistoric networks that transported them. Geologically, Alberta lacks natural sources of obsidian, suggesting these materials traveled vast distances.

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How Academic Historians can be Useful to K-12 Teachers

NCHE

Very few scholarly books, including those that prove to be the most important and influential, ever reach the public; journal articles remain invisible. Some of those articles are written for mass-market publications, while others focus on specific topics and outlets ranging from nursing to Black culture to material artifacts.

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The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

Also, if you’re interested in how AI can be used effectively in education, check out an article I contributed to in EdWeek: Can AI Be Used Effectively in Class? This part helped students connect primary source analysis to the broader motivations for European exploration, further deepening their historical thinking skills.

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Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly

Studies Weekly

An Interactive Notebook allows students to organize and connect their learning by writing notes, drawing pictures, and pasting in articles and printable worksheets. Examples of Student Learning Artifacts created with Studies Weekly printed publications: I hope you find these resources helpful. What is an Interactive Notebook?

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Most Students Think History Is Boring. Here's How We Change That.

ED Surge

To counter this, teachers emphasize the inverted pyramid style, which prioritizes placing the most crucial information at the beginning of the article, or even in the headline. I often weave these historical narratives into content through primary sources. Make History Personal Alex's great-grandfather's World War I helmet.

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