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.

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Studies Weekly

MAY 2, 2024

Many museums offer online resources that you can use instead. For example, the Museum of Chinese in America in Chinatown, Manhattan, NY, hosts a MOCAKIDS Storytime program on Zoom every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 4 p.m. The museum also has some of its collections online for students to browse at mocanyc.org.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2019

Creating and sharing artifacts of learning helps everyone learn 5. A key principle of Seymour Papert’s theory of constructionism and a foundation of maker learning is the idea that the creation of artifacts is critical in the learning process. What you can do to make your classroom more collaborative and connected.

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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 (..)

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Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Treasure hunting is long associated with endeavors to unearth concealed artifacts, illustrated best by buried troves of gold left behind by past communities. Accidents happen in dangerous sites, the promised artifact eludes hunters, or suspicion and disagreements turn violent. May engagements with the past be a part of the picture?

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Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Boas criticized the use of EVOLUTIONARY STAGES as the basis for organizing museum displays, arguing that exhibits should display artifacts in the context of specific cultures. Most societies are not relativist: they view their own ways as good, other people's as bad, inferior, or immoral a form of ETHNOCENTRISM.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 9, 2024

Museum Object Number: NA11611 Image Number: 146713, 19495 Mirrors: Portals to the Otherworld The ancient Maya's mirrors 2 were not mere tools for personal grooming; they were intricate pieces woven into the tapestry of spiritual practices. Pyrite Mosaic Mirror from Guatemala. 1 Freidel, D.

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NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

I remember when I was a little girl, you could still go to the museum and see the Native American remains before the governor ordered the museum to cover them up.” Perhaps there are some out there who might think public history is better left to local museums or genealogical societies alone.

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Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Archaeologists from the Lolland-Falster Museum, in collaboration with Aarhus University, have analyzed the site and published their findings in Radiocarbon 1. Artifacts and the Cellar's Significance Over a thousand artifacts were uncovered during the excavation, including pottery fragments, flint tools, and fossilized sea urchins.

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Rosie the History Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

As a history teacher with a background in museum work, my biggest goal is for my students to learn to curate their knowledge to be able to share it with others. Smithsonian Learning Lab Last year, I attended the Museum Computer Network Conference to present on my work as the Education Advisor with Girl Museum.

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 30, 2017

Brooklyn Ascend Charter School was designed to look like an art museum, with high-quality replications of famous paintings from around the world. Photo: Kevin Hagen. The arts can bridge communication gaps and convey a greater level of knowledge.”.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 11, 2024

Archaeologists from the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence , in collaboration with partners from Serbian museums, have unearthed a remarkable discovery: a previously unknown Late Neolithic settlement nestled near the Tamiš River in Northeast Serbia. The deep black angular anomalies indicate a large number of burnt houses.

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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

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Led by the Nagoya University Museum and Graduate School of Environmental Studies in Japan, a study has shed light on how early humans in the Middle East might have purposefully chosen specific rocks for their stone tools based on rock properties, not just ease of fragmentation. Tsukada, K., Tarawneh, O., Massadeh, S., & Kadowaki, S.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 7, 2015

To connect each painting to the broader story of the exhibit, the museum curator uses labels to highlight information about each artifact. Rather, the collection of paintings tells the story of some aspect of the artist evolving over time.

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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. the New York State Archives and Museum , and the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site ) is essential to my instructional practice.

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

She also spent time at the NHHC’s UAB documenting artifacts from their considerable historical collection in their laboratory. We met up with Meagan and her husband, Max, and after discussing the internship as well as the Bible Museum, we made it to the park, where some had already gathered and begun getting the grills ready.

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ACRE

JUNE 9, 2023

They will view artifacts from the people who lived in Dyess and learn how individuals and families lived during that time period. The museum has a variety of additional resources for K-12 educators as well. When touring Johnny Cash’s family home, students see a real example of a family home in 1930s Arkansas.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 3, 2016

In another example, a student of Bette Bramante’s assumed the role of a museum curator. The student created a list of artifacts — toys, books and household goods — and diagrammed their placement in a museum space that would allow visitors to follow the families’ stories, which she wrote out on placards with citations for her sources.

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Sapiens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Amongst the artifacts discovered was a manuscript with ancient potions and he will EUcksers served to emperors and religious leaders of the time. The manuscript did not end up in the hands of museums or local officials but rather Catholic monks in the hills of Bohemia.

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History Tech

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I got the chance this week to chat a bit with my kids – both now in Minnesota. And during the convo with the youngest, we ended up talking about a letter written by a Norwegian ski instructor in 1943. The guy was teaching US and Canadian special ops guys to ski as part of […]

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C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? I started with browsing an exhaustive amount of websites, academic journals, blog posts, digital museum tours, primary sources etc. Instruments help provide rhythmic structure to the words. Likewise, supporting questions create the direction and structure for an inquiry.

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C3 Teachers

MAY 8, 2024

What do artifacts tell us about immigrant experience? I started with browsing an exhaustive amount of websites, academic journals, blog posts, digital museum tours, primary sources etc. Instruments help provide rhythmic structure to the words. Likewise, supporting questions create the direction and structure for an inquiry.

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