article thumbnail

The Mythological Tapestry of Humanity: Unraveling Ancient Stories through Genes and Geography

Anthropology.net

As Delbrassine and colleagues demonstrate, the stories we tell are more than entertainment—they are cultural artifacts that bridge the past and present, connecting us to the first storytellers who wandered out of Africa.

article thumbnail

Paleolithic Discoveries at Soii Havzak Rockshelter Illuminate Human Migration in Central Asia

Anthropology.net

The Soii Havzak Rockshelter: Geography and Significance Soii Havzak is uniquely situated to shed light on the Zeravshan Valley’s ancient role as a crossroads. Artifacts suggest that the Zeravshan Valley was not only a migration route but potentially a place of cultural exchange.

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Simulation Games for Your Ancient Civilizations Class

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

They will choose where they will live along the Nile River, set up a farm, trade their goods, and learn about the geography of the Nile River through different scenarios! In this Roman Empire Archaeological Simulation, students take on the role of archaeologists to dig for artifacts at six different Roman sites.

article thumbnail

A ‘summer camp’ for teachers fills a gap in environmental education

The Hechinger Report

McMillan, who teaches in a rural southeast part of the state, said the geography of her school is one reason she applied to the fellowship. Often, the group came back with artifacts like tree core samples to share with their students when school starts in the fall.

article thumbnail

How Video Analysis Helps University of Alaska Southeast Build Teacher Agency

Edthena

Using Edthena Video Coaching, candidates across the state, usually separated by geography and differences in unique school contexts, were able to step into each other’s classrooms virtually. In the Edthena platform, educators can record, share, and comment on videos of their teaching.

article thumbnail

The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

They discovered how geography—land and sea routes—was integral to understanding exploration. To enhance their writing, we utilized AI feedback through Claude Artifact, allowing students to receive targeted suggestions on how to improve their topic sentences.

article thumbnail

Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

Many cultural centers curate history, geography, and civic exhibits that connect the past with the present. They provide educators with access to historical records, narratives of interesting people in the community, and artifacts (e.g., maps, household objects, and the like) that can make lessons more engaging and impactful.