ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Much of that had to do with the fact that I was learning about Black histories for the first time. I live for these histories because they are grounded in formal and informal learning communities, whether in schools, public workshops or even my family home where I first saw the value of Black history.

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Anthropology.net

JANUARY 19, 2024

In a groundbreaking revelation, an international team of researchers, spanning China, Australia, France, Spain, and Germany, has unveiled a sophisticated material culture in East Asia dating back an astonishing 45,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of the main cultural layer precisely places Shiyu between 45,800 and 43,200 years ago.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 26, 2024

Recent archaeological findings 1 in West Papua have unveiled new insights into one of the most significant migrations in human history—the journey of early Homo sapiens into the Pacific Islands. The precise function of the resin artifact remains unknown, though it may have served as a fuel source for fires within the cave.

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C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Image of New York State Archives and Museum in Albany, New York Making connections with cultural centers offers educators a measure of expertise outside their own content knowledge and pedagogical skill. Doing so also offers valuable resources that can be used to help bring history to life.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 7, 2024

Collaborating with Becky Farbstein, an expert on Ice Age ceramics, Nowell conducted a systematic study of 489 ceramic artifacts from Czech sites. They aimed to identify signs of novice craftsmanship, focusing on the size, symmetry, and complexity of the artifacts.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the heart of northeastern China lies the Shiyu site, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that has recently rewritten the narrative of human migration. Unearthing Clues to Ancient Migration For decades, the Shiyu site has tantalized archaeologists with its rich deposits, hinting at a long and complex history of human habitation.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 11, 2024

The discovery challenges existing perceptions of Aboriginal technological capabilities, shedding new light on ancient Indigenous cultures. Initially met with skepticism, the discovery underscores the need to reevaluate assumptions about Aboriginal technological innovation and cultural practices.

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ED Surge

JULY 14, 2023

When my class wrote a book last year about artifacts of New Orleans culture and what they mean to them, a third of the class wrote about food. Despite inheriting this culinary and cultural legacy, my students find themselves in a tough position during the school day for breakfast and lunch.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Ancient artifacts have a unique ability to transport us back in time, offering glimpses into bygone eras. millimeters in diameter, this diminutive bead holds significant insights into the Clovis culture, which thrived between 11,500 and 10,800 BCE. The hare bone bead. 1 Surovell, T. 1 Surovell, T. Litynski, M. Allaun, S. Buckley, M.,

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2024

These intricate wooden artifacts, etched with symbols and patterns, represent far more than mere mnemonic aids; they are windows into the sophisticated communication systems of Australia's First Nations peoples. Acquired in 1885, this artifact offers insights into Indigenous communication methods and cultural symbolism.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 16, 2024

A recent groundbreaking study 1 provides new insights into the ancient cultures of Canada's Arctic, focusing on the Paleo-Inuit and Thule-Inuit peoples who inhabited the region over thousands of years. Professor Jules Blais, says,” "By analyzing pond sediment samples, we were able to construct detailed histories of site occupation.

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Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Uncharted doesn’t stand alone in the narrative it serves, but it is a notable entry in a long line of pulp fictions that treat tangible cultural heritage as objects that can be removed from their context with no change in significance. Tenzin’s dialogue instead becomes ambient noise on Nathan’s quest to Tibetan cultural treasures.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 24, 2024

Unveiling the Discovery at Qaleh Kurd Cave The recent findings, published 1 in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology on May 23, detail a remarkable assemblage of artifacts and remains dating back as far as 452,000 years ago. 1 Vahdati Nasab, H., Berillon, G., Hashemi, S.M.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

We invite submissions that probe the anthropological dimensions of AI: how it affects and is affected by human behavior, social norms, and cultural practices. How can we understand AI in the broader history of humans and technology? How is AI (re)shaping what it means to be human? And is humanity shaping AI?

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Anthropology.net

JUNE 13, 2024

A new study in Science 1 reveals that many Native American populations across the Great Plains and the Rockies had incorporated horses into their cultures by the early 1600s, long before direct contact with Europeans. One horse was found among ritual artifacts, implying ceremonial significance.

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 19, 2024

Unearthing the Artifacts: Traces of Human Presence Amidst the ancient bone piles and rocky alcoves, lies a treasure trove of human artifacts—a testament to the enduring presence of ancient inhabitants. These fossil-rich deposits offer a tantalizing glimpse into the fauna that once roamed Arabia's ancient landscapes.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures. As you teach students about a culture some may be unfamiliar with, it can pique their curiosity and renew their interest. If you can’t find one, don’t worry. Many museums offer online resources that you can use instead.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 24, 2024

These individuals were interred in what appears to be a temple, providing a rare glimpse into burial practices and social structures from this formative period of Andean history. The burials are part of ongoing excavations at 1 the archaeological site of Queneto, located in northern Peru.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness. When students learn about history, they see social skills in action.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 11, 2024

The settlement, whose surface material points to both the Vinča culture and the Banat culture (5400-4400 BCE), has a surface area of up to 13 ha and is surrounded by four to six ditches. Insights from Surface Surveys In tandem with geophysical surveys, the researchers scoured the surrounding landscape for surface artifacts.

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Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Excavations starting in 2018 unearthed artifacts and charcoal samples, enabling precise radiocarbon dating. Dating back to the Late Preceramic Period, this plaza predates iconic structures like the Great Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge, marking it as a significant milestone in architectural history. 1 Toohey, J.

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Anthropology for Beginners

AUGUST 17, 2023

It approaches the comparative study of human experience, behavior, facts, and artifacts from a dual sociocultural and psychological most often psychodynamic perspective.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

The best class I ever taught centered on the history of Washington, D.C. I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. They learned about the history of their neighborhoods and the origins of the music they listened to.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2024

And one of the things that she's found is that in a study done at Stanford, she took over a small room in the computer science department and in one condition, she populated this room with these artifacts of geeky masculine culture, like a Star Trek poster and Diet Coke cans. Kids who are misbehaving are threatening to that.

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Anthropology News

JUNE 27, 2024

In fall 1966 he took his young family to eastern Morelos state while he searched for sites with “Olmec”-style artifacts for his dissertation. There were also many articles on Chalcatzingo and the place of Olmecs in Mesoamerican history.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 14, 2021

Students can hear a narration about these individuals, read their biographies, look at artifacts from their lives, and learn about the time period in which they lived and what they accomplished. Carter, a rising senior at Teaneck High School in New Jersey, said the app allows him to see people that look like him in a “good light.”

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Zinn Education Project

MARCH 29, 2024

Now my students know that if I am wearing my BLM shirt or Black History Matters shirt at school it is not a performative act — it means that they can hold me accountable to what I have done in and out of class to show that I am living up to that belief. history, racism, and LGBTQ+ identity. history, racism, and LGBTQ+ identity.

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For six weeks, we spent 40 percent of our time at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) office and 60 percent of our time at partner institutions: the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 21, 2022

Hollander said the project, which is structured as a fellowship, is set up to look at both aquatic and terrestrial science phenomena in the state, as well as social studies elements because “there is a lot of history around that changing landscape of Louisiana and the cultural groups that are affected as well.”.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 9, 2016

In 1978, just a few years before Helgeson’s birth, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act became law, finally affirming the right of country’s indigenous people to access sacred sites, worship in traditional ceremonies and use materials they consider sacred artifacts, like eagle bones, that are restricted to non-Indians.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? Please provide some ideas for offering my grade students choices in how they demonstrate their understanding of. How can I integrate technology to enhance my grade students’ learning about ?

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Life and Landscapes

JANUARY 1, 2024

One of culture, history, and scientific exploration. I love Kentucky, its people, its culture, and its landforms. And, more recently, the ceremonial, mound-building people of the Native American Hopewell culture, to be followed by Great Mississippian mound-building societies. ” More human history, I am afraid!

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Anthropology.net

APRIL 12, 2024

Unveiling a Mysterious Relic In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have unearthed a remarkable artifact near Be'er Sheva—a jar made of elephant ivory ritually buried over 6,000 years ago.

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Anthropology.net

JULY 19, 2024

This method, although destructive, is minimally invasive and preserves the historical artifact.” The preservation of this fabric in the Cave of the Skulls provides a unique glimpse into the past, revealing not only the materials and dyes used but also the cultural and social significance of colored textiles in ancient societies.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 12, 2024

In the annals of human history, certain periods stand out as crucibles of resilience, where civilizations defied the odds and thrived amidst adversity. Rewriting History: A Village Unearthed Recent excavations, chronicled in a groundbreaking study published in Antiquity 1 , have upended prevailing narratives of this tumultuous era.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

While many people can trace their family history back to a great-great-great-great grandfather who traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in search of the famed “American Dream,” my ancestors inhabited the lands and waters in the Great Lakes region since the beginning of time itself.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

What happened to Emmett Till was brutal, but the tragedy has been sanitized in Mississippi textbooks and in discussions of this state’s violent, racist history. The two museums, under a single roof, are contained in a 200,000-square foot complex that at its completion will house over 22,000 artifacts.

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