Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

Social Science 152

Social Science Artifacts Museum History 152

Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

archaeologists study past humans and societies primarily through their material remains – the buildings, tools, and other artifacts that constitute what is known as the material culture left over from former societies. Application of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of human past through material remains.

Archaeology 130

Archaeology Cultures Anthropology Heritage 130

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Excavations revealed thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones, indicating human presence approximately 44,000 years ago. Excavations in a deep cave on Timor Island unearthed thousands of artifacts, revealing signs of human presence dating back 44,000 years.

Humanities 96

Humanities Heritage Archaeology Artifacts 96

Moler's Musing

AUGUST 23, 2024

I had students choose an Olympic event they would gold medal in and one non-Olympic event they would gold medal in. I was ready to move into content and the question of “Why do we study history?” For my original lesson on “Why do we study history?” This took about 20-25 minutes.

Artifacts 100

Artifacts History Social Studies Lesson Plan 100

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

William Taylor, co-author of the study and curator of archaeology at the CU Museum of Natural History, explained that the earliest definitive evidence of humans using horses for transport comes from the region near the Ural Mountains, dating back approximately 4,000 years. ” Can Hips Tell the Full Story? 1 Hosek, L.,

Humanities 105

Humanities Archaeology Artifacts Museum 105

Anthropology News

JANUARY 29, 2024

How can we understand AI in the broader history of humans and technology? How might AI-enabled tools aid (or challenge) the ways anthropologists and/or the general public investigate and understand the past, e.g., archaeological site discovery, analysis of ancient DNA or skeletal remains, reconstructing past events, or artifact preservation?

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Archaeology Artifacts Humanities 98

Moler's Musing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Thick Slide provided a perfect opportunity for students to creatively showcase their understanding and articulate the big picture of why exploration was such a significant period in European history. This provided an interactive and reflective start to the lesson, encouraging students to refine their thinking and writing.

Primary Sources 128

Primary Sources Artifacts Geography Lesson Plan 128

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

More recent research, which analyzed charcoal, ash, and bones, indicated a timeline of human settlement beginning around 4,400 years ago, aligning with significant environmental events, such as the extinction of the native goat-antelope species Myotragus balearicus. The new study by Onac and his team pushes this timeline back even further.

Humanities 76

Humanities Archaeology Artifacts History 76

Anthropology.net

MAY 9, 2024

The discovery of burnt royal remains and artifacts at Ucanal sheds light on the ritualistic nature of Mayan political transitions, offering a glimpse into the symbolic and ceremonial practices of the ancient rulers. The Mayans constructed remarkable edifices, often incorporating intriguing objects within the construction fill. 1 Halperin, C.

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Artifacts History Government 52

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.

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Artifacts Humanities History 52

Anthropology.net

MAY 26, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a pivotal chapter in human migration history with the discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones at the Laili rock shelter in Timor Island. Significance of the Migration The sheer volume of artifacts unearthed at Laili rock shelter underscores the magnitude of this ancient migration event.

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Artifacts Heritage Humanities 52

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.

Teaching 52

Teaching K-12 Professional Development Library 52

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).

Anthropology 52

Anthropology Heritage Museum Archaeology 52

4QM Teaching

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This is indeed a worthy goal: we want history and social studies classrooms to be active places where students are doing the intellectual work of our discipline, and often that work is best done in conversation with peers or with a teacher or both. In the earlier grades we are often looking at a pattern of behavior or an artifact.

Artifacts 40

Artifacts Primary Sources Social Studies Professional Development 40

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

Inquiries, too, can breathe new life into the events and people of the past. What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? This topic allows students to investigate the history, geographic, economic, and the civil effects on the world in the attacks aftermath. It starts with a content angle.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

Inquiries, too, can breathe new life into the events and people of the past. What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? This topic allows students to investigate the history, geographic, economic, and the civil effects on the world in the attacks aftermath. It starts with a content angle.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Social Studies Artifacts Museum 40

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

With his monotone voice and lack of enthusiasm, he could convince anyone that history is incredibly boring. As a high school history teacher, whenever I meet new adults and we talk about our professions, I often find myself being met with a familiar reaction: "I disliked the subject in school, but now I find it interesting."

History 137

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 137

Anthropology News

MARCH 4, 2025

Instead of that essay, I reflect here on the problematic my response in this anecdote highlights: balancing the patterned resonance of history and the total singularity of each life, in attempts to name and redress harm done at Mother and Baby Institutions (M&BIs) and in ethnographic work. Good material for an essay like this one.

Anthropology 77

Anthropology History Archaeology Artifacts 77

Anthropology.net

MARCH 8, 2025

The burial contained an assortment of artifacts, many of which were unusual for Manteño burials. While chaquiras have been found in only one other Manteño burial at the site, mascaras and obsidian artifacts were entirely unique to Burial 10. History of the New World." Latin American Antiquity, 16 (2), 167-179.

Artifacts 52

Artifacts Heritage Archaeology Tradition 52

Sapiens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It might depend on whether or not what you’re writing about is tied to a specific news event. So, if I was going to make, develop an op-ed around Native American history and culture I’ve written books, received grants and so on, I’m well prepared to make that argument. No actual expertise in that area. south west.

Anthropology 121

Anthropology Archaeology Artifacts Heritage 121

ACRE

JUNE 9, 2023

The history of Dyess Colony, along with the Cash family, hold many stories and learning opportunities. Videos & informational panels guide students through 1920s-30s Arkansas and how natural events like floods & droughts impacted the state during a time of financial turmoil for the country.

K-12 52

K-12 Historic Sites Artifacts Museum 52

Life and Landscapes

JANUARY 1, 2024

One of culture, history, and scientific exploration. What a special space of beauty in the place of this natural and human history. ” More human history, I am afraid! Early on in our sedimentary history, three ancient land masses [Gondwana, Laurentia, and Baltica] began to drift together. million years ago.

History 52

History Cultures Artifacts Humanities 52

Anthropology.net

JANUARY 4, 2025

While much attention has been paid to early human dispersals out of Africa, Yemen’s role in shaping human history remains understudied. Sparse sampling from certain Yemeni governorates may overlook local variations, and the reliance on modern genomes means some ancient population events remain underexplored.

Humanities 98

Humanities Ancestry Archaeology Artifacts 98