Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This shift, associated with the emergence of the Funnel Beaker Culture, led to permanent settlements and the construction of houses, megalithic tombs, and other structures. The cellar’s discovery sheds light on the region's transition from hunter-gatherer groups to a more settled, agricultural society around 6,000 years ago.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Their findings underscore the importance of Central Asia not only as a geographical way point but as a cultural and technological nexus where different human populations may have encountered each other over millennia. Artifacts suggest that the Zeravshan Valley was not only a migration route but potentially a place of cultural exchange.

Humanities 57

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Anthropology.net

MAY 16, 2024

Discovered in Poland, this artifact challenges our understanding of their cognitive abilities and symbolic culture. Symbolic Culture of Neanderthals The bear bone joins a growing collection of Neanderthal artifacts with parallel incisions, hinting at a shared symbolic culture. Image credit: T. 1 Płonka, T.,

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This remarkable site, situated in Tuva, Russia, offers a rare glimpse into early Iron Age culture on the Eurasian steppes. However, their material culture shows a lot of the characteristics that we later find in the northern Black Sea region all the way to the west of the Eurasian steppes.”

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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. Utilizing cutting-edge dating techniques and meticulous analysis of artifacts, the team uncovered a wealth of insights into ancient human life at Shiyu. Yang et al., 1 Yang, S. -X.,

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Fu stated, “Our observation suggests kefir culture has been maintained in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region since the Bronze Age.” ” This ancient kefir culture predates previous theories that traced the origins of kefir to North Caucasus, shifting our understanding of where the probiotic-rich product was first made.

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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. In what ways does AI challenge traditional anthropological concepts, theories, and methodologies? 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. 1 Taylor, W. Librado, P., Arterberry, J.,

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Anthropology.net

MARCH 5, 2024

The tomb, belonging to an elite chief from the Coclé culture, reveals not only a trove of gold treasures but also a haunting glimpse into sacrificial rituals and burial customs of the past. 1 Martínez, E. DESCUBREN IMPORTANTE TUMBA CON SUNTUOSO AJUAR DE ORO EN PARQUE ARQUEOLÓGICO EL CAÑO.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It contained more than 40 human graves and preserved layers of human artifacts, such as stone tools, going back 12,000 years.” These newcomers began interacting with the indigenous hunter-gatherer populations, marking the start of more significant genetic and cultural shifts.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

This is also where it is sustained to the point that it becomes an embedded component of school or district culture. It does not rely on someone being in a leadership position in a traditional sense but more so on a desire to want to change professional practice.

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Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Artifacts such as bridles and chariots from this period provide concrete evidence of horse domestication. in a culture known as the Yamnaya. This group is thought to have lived near the Black Sea and spread their culture and language as they rode on horseback across Eurasia. ” Can Hips Tell the Full Story?

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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. Disney movies like Moana , Raya and the Last Dragon , and Mulan can also introduce students to Asian/Pacific heritage.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

We need to realize that this, along with other traditional elements associated with education, no longer prevail. These traditional pathways used to drive change typically result in resentment, undermining, and failure. The bottom line is that they are bored. education reform Leadership Opinion Students teachers TEDx'

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 18, 2017

We ensured accountability through numerous unannounced observations, collection of artifacts, and adding a portfolio component to the evaluation process. Unearthing the why became engrained in the very DNA of our culture. Relevance should be a non-negotiable in any learning task. This conversation should also translate to our own work.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They all pushed for a more expansive understanding of Black humanity by embracing their unique identities and expressing their love for Black culture. Today, I have better language for talking about Black people, traditions and culture in a way that develops a deeper understanding of what it means to be fully human.

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Anthropology.net

AUGUST 23, 2024

Recent research 1 has unveiled a remarkable technological adaptation used by the Clovis culture—a system of braced pikes that were likely employed in the hunting of massive megaherbivores and for defense against large predators. But prior to that, and in other contexts with boar hunting or bear hunting, it wasn’t very well known.”

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. This is particularly concerning because engagement and cultural relevance have both been proven to have a positive impact on student outcomes. Cultural and social relevance.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

Administrators and teachers alike will work to establish a shared vision and subsequent plan of action for meaningful change that will hopefully lead to cultural transformation. Administrators will conduct countless observations and walk-throughs while spearheading larger change initiatives to improve achievement and school culture.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2012

As a leader this is the type of teaching and learning culture that I want to foster and cultivate, one where creativity flourishes, students find relevancy and meaning in their learning, and teachers are given the support to be innovative. A teaching and learning culture powered by intrinsic motivation will achieve this.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of these shifts in coaching and how they have contributed to cultures of continuous growth and changes in how the instructional technology coaching role is perceived: The shift to distance learning has removed many logistical and scheduling challenges coaches previously faced in a traditional school day.

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NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

Sue is leading the museum through a meaningful time as they transition to a more community-hub vibe than a traditional museum. Sue helped teach my students and me that public history goes beyond preserving an artifact behind glass and posting a caption about it.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

When people use the term in my classes, it makes me feel like an artifact of the past. Today, there are over five million indigenous people and 573 federally recognized Native nations within the boundaries of the United States, and each of these tribal nations has a distinct history, language, culture and way of governance.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A recent study led by Leonie Hoff from the University of Oxford, published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology 1 , analyzed fingerprint impressions left on these figurines, revealing surprising insights about the age, gender, and cultural makeup of the craftsmen and craftswomen who worked on them.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Now that we have powerful, easy-to-use design tools and a capacity for worldwide publishing, we have an opportunity to restore the dignity and integrity of a work ethic by redefining the role of the learner as a contributor to the learning culture. Traditional PD uses an attendance sheet as the primary measurement of “learning”.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 30, 2017

At the same time, the historic and cultural nature of art provides students a great platform to explore traditions of their own and others so they’re encouraged to learn how ancestral narratives and artifacts influence beliefs and dispositions. The arts can bridge communication gaps and convey a greater level of knowledge.”.

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Anthropology for Beginners

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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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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Anthropology.net

APRIL 11, 2024

The discovery challenges existing perceptions of Aboriginal technological capabilities, shedding new light on ancient Indigenous cultures. This unprecedented find suggests a rich pottery tradition among Aboriginal peoples predating European contact. Some of the pottery pieces excavated at Jiigurru (Lizard Island).

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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. Despite the scarcity of historical evidence, this recent study sheds valuable light on their presence and activities in the region.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Relevant, job-embedded learning opportunities that move away from traditional drive-by approaches will help to sustain meaningful change. This can come in the form of data, improved observations/evaluations, artifacts, and portfolios. Equal investments need to be made to support both teachers and administrators.

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