Society for Classical Studies

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The event will investigate how landscape features such as rivers, mountains, and other natural elements function as both connectors and boundaries, shaping cultural narratives and societal interactions. The exploration of liminal spaces, such as caves and groves, that create sacred or secluded environments and their cultural implications.

Geography 52

Geography Cultures Humanities 52

Maitri Learning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Cultural geography is about more than where things are located on the earth. It helps us recognize that we are beautifully diverse in our cultural choices and fundamentally the same in our humanity. Try greeting the children in the morning and say, "There's something new in the geography folders today.

Geography 52

Geography Cultures Teaching Humanities 52

Maitri Learning

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Cultural geography is about more than where things are located on the earth. It helps us recognize that we are beautifully diverse in our cultural choices and fundamentally the same in our humanity. Try greeting the children in the morning and say, "There's something new in the geography folders today.

Geography 52

Geography Cultures Teaching Humanities 52

Anthropology News

JANUARY 16, 2025

But tying us down strips our humanity away. Concluding Thoughts: Towards a Culture of Care Law 30490 the Law of the Elderlyin Peru stipulates that the countrys long-term care facilities should provide their residents with comprehensive care depending on their needs. Thats the only way for them to be safe.

Cultures 59

Cultures Anthropology Geography Economics 59

Geogramblings

APRIL 18, 2023

A piece of poetry performed at the Geographical Association Annual Conference 2023 TeachMeet titled ‘#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs (The Power of Geography Voice)’ The full TeachMeet recording with a range of teaching ideas and thoughts for the Geography teacher can be found on YouTube here.

Geography 52

Geography Humanities Cultures Human Rights 52

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

web site from the National Endowment for the Humanities, including a very popular set for AP U.S. We could listen to podcasts on the geography of world cultures from Stanford University. On the podcasting front, we would listen to Social Studies podcasts such as Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History and Mr. Hunt’s Geography podcast.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

The Hechinger Report

JULY 2, 2021

The students at Saint Leo will start with a course that takes a holistic look at the veteran experience, McLees said, and then move to a class that looks at “legendary warriors” from wars across time and geography outside the United States, and a course specifically focused on Native American veterans serving two sovereigns.

Psychology 123

Psychology Advocacy Sociology Anthropology 123

Anthropology.net

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Some of the glyphs, interpreted as humanoid, or humans wearing headdresses. Of the 303 newly discovered glyphs, 178 were suggested by AI, highlighting the power of this tool to enhance human-led archaeological efforts. Sakai et al., PNAS , 2024) In collaboration with the IBM Thomas J. Orcas with knives. Sakai et al.,

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Geography Humanities Cultures 98

ACRE

JUNE 27, 2023

The Delta Cultural Center is a museum and educational complex that tells the story of a land and its people, capturing what makes the Arkansas Delta region unique. It is the mission of the Delta Cultural Center to preserve, interpret and present the cultural heritage of this legendary 27-county area.

Cultures 52

Cultures Heritage K-12 Museum 52

Geography Education

MAY 1, 2024

’ This article highlights great, everyday examples that shows how cultural patterns and processes change and why they matter. Places and cultures are proud of what they see as their accomplishments that are foundational to their heritage. But perhaps we should reconsider our ideas about so-called ‘national dishes.’

Heritage 130

Heritage Cultures Economics Tradition 130

Anthropology 365

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Johnson, University of Texas at San Antonio As the human population continues to expand into what was once wilderness, people increasingly come in contact with wildlife. Living with Javelinas explores how humans and nonhumans can coexist in ways that respect the autonomy and agency of all beings involved.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology Humanities Cultures Geography 40

ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2024

With diverse perspectives, backgrounds, geographies, identities and areas of expertise, these writers offered a wide range of important stories — each one unique in its own way. I’ve struggled to balance representing the history and culture of my school with my desire to support our ongoing and ever-more-pressing need to adapt.

Education 110

Education Elementary School EdTech Geography 110

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The University of Alaska system has scaled back more than 40 academic programs , including earth sciences, geography and environmental resources, sociology, hospitality administration and theater. A disproportionate number of humanities and science programs are being dropped.

Geography 128

Geography Political Science Sociology History 128

Geogramblings

JULY 26, 2024

Zoe Gilbank, the Climate Ambassadors regional hub manager for Yorkshire & Humber, joined Kit Marie for another Climate Ambassadors special episode of the Coffee & Geography podcast. A Lifelong Commitment to Sustainability Born and raised in Leeds, Zoe has always had a deep connection to her hometown.

Geography 68

Geography Education Economics Cultures 68

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It created a human development model for teachers and students called the Compass and is now working to export it to other schools around the country. This type of education uses elements of the local culture and geography to personalize the learning experiences for students.

K-12 105

K-12 Geography Middle School Humanities 105

The Hechinger Report

JULY 3, 2019

One of the things that I really, really liked about VR was that we can span geography. Even kindergarten students get a taste – during a “Sustainable Solutions” unit, they assume the perspective of a sea creature and use CoSpaces Edu software to animate both a healthy ocean ecosystem and one cluttered by human garbage.

Geography 109

Geography Humanities Educational Technology Cultures 109

Living Geography

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The GA and RGS(IBG) were awarded funding for a joint initiative called the Action Plan for Geography (2006-2011) whose Young Peoples Geographies project involved CEO Ian as a participating academic [see the project website archive on the Wayback Machine here ]. Please get in touch via i.j.cook@exeter.ac.uk

Geography 52

Geography Archiving Humanities Cultures 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2018

“This study demonstrates what many Native Americans, rural Americans, and other Americans living in education deserts already know: As long as broadband access depends on geography, place still plays an important role in access to higher education,” the Urban Institute concluded. Sign up for our newsletter. Choose as many as you like.

Education 111

Education Geography High School Cultures 111

Moler's Musing

AUGUST 28, 2024

Context & Results: ChatGPT analyzed Ohio’s standards and highlighted key content areas, such as Native American history in the context of colonization, human systems, and geography/conflict. Day 3: How did cultural biases and U.S. Prompt: “Based on Ohio’s standards, what should 8th graders know about American Indians?”

American History 73

American History Geography Local History History 73

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Despite its formidable environment, humans have inhabited this region since ancient times. Through intricate interactions and movements, farmers, agropastoralists, and herders have shaped the plateau's economic and cultural landscape. The geography of Tibet and the main sites discussed in the text. 1 Chen, X., Lü, H.,

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Geography Cultures Humanities 52

Geography Education

MAY 30, 2024

28 ways to have a fantastic holiday without infuriating the locals Tourism is a perfect geographic topic; the allure of exotic places, different cultural activities, and distinct cuisines drives the industry and the human impulse to experience the unknown. The negative stereotypes (loud, drunk, culturally insensitive, etc.)

Cultures 100

Cultures Humanities 100

Anthropology.net

AUGUST 3, 2024

Historical Context and Study Background North Africa, comprising Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria, has long been a cultural melting pot, influenced by migrations from Europe, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. 1 Serradell, J. Lorenzo-Salazar, J. Lao, O., & Comas, D. Genome Biology , 25 (1).

Archaeology 52

Archaeology Geography History Humanities 52

Digital Promise

AUGUST 9, 2019

AI + HI (Human Intelligence) = Educational Equity. To achieve educational equity by addressing learner variability, we need to blend AI (artificial intelligence) with HI (human intelligence) through data. Challenge Collaboratives: Next Gen R&D. Attendees will walk away with insight into how to help students care about others.

K-12 77

K-12 Geography Humanities Economics 77

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

What subjects people study, what fields they enter, even geography — all matter in determining income, said Anthony Carnevale, director of the center and a co-author of the report. Yusanat Tway, a sociology major at the University of Minnesota, wants to go to law school, then do human rights advocacy. “It Related: Shopping for a major?

Social Justice 123

Social Justice Advocacy High School Human Rights 123

The Hechinger Report

JULY 16, 2018

Narrow nationalist parties of various sorts are on the rise around the world, and here in the United States religion, ethnicity, geography and politics increasingly define us. Leave this field empty if you're human: Our approach is an institutional one. In Myanmar, the government has defined its Muslim minority as non-citizens.

Geography 73

Geography Community Engagement Economics Government 73

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Researchers say that’s because they feel out of step with campus culture. Megan Hickerson: And I knew the humanities, because the humanities are always under attack these days, right? Just since 2016, the proportion of rural students who enroll in college has dropped even more. Criminal justice. Philosophy.

Education 127

Education High School Government Economics 127

Strange Maps

JULY 13, 2023

It sounds like something cooked up after hours in the back alley between the geography and psychology departments. But the significant degree of variation for most of the characteristics illustrates that the state is far from culturally monolithic. These traits help explain many aspects of human behavior. Rentfrow et al.,

Psychology 52

Psychology Geography Cultures Humanities 52

All Things Pedagogical

AUGUST 2, 2024

There is something to be said about how moral injury in academe is a by-product of a lack of cultural and information capital. A "need to know" culture often leads to a need to leave eduspace (I just typoed this as eduscape and that definitely that works as well). More CV padding, more you can figure-it-out-can't-yous.

Geography 40

Geography Cultures Humanities Pedagogy 40

Ben Newmark

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This means that all humans – all children – are sacred, holy and of equal inherent value regardless of what they do or don’t achieve. Paul doesn’t mean the differences between people aren’t real and aren’t important – instead, he is emphasising the inherent equality of all humans before God.

Tradition 108

Tradition Geography History Humanities 108

Maitri Learning

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

It's meant to actually bring culture alive for us and our children. You can also read our Cultural Album/Teacher's Manual for precise direction on using Art in your child's environment. You can find full details about lessons on making art in our Cultural Album. Making art for others is a time-honored act of human generosity.

Museum 52

Museum Lesson Plan Cultures Geography 52

Maitri Learning

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

It's meant to actually bring culture alive for us and our children. You can also read our Cultural Album/Teacher's Manual for precise direction on using Art in your child's environment. You can find full details about lessons on making art in our Cultural Album. Making art for others is a time-honored act of human generosity.

Museum 52

Museum Lesson Plan Cultures Geography 52

All Things Pedagogical

JULY 10, 2024

I mention this because I will be talking about geographies of activism and exclusion in a bit, and it is important to remember geographies help inform who we are and our responses and responsibilities to activism, scholarship, who we acknowledge in our citations, and the work that I do in accessibility awareness and inclusive practices.

Advocacy 40

Advocacy Pedagogy Geography Tradition 40

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

We need to ensure that the benefits of the humanities are broadly accessible, even as students pursue more professionally oriented programs of study. These disciplines, often known as the humanities, are a part of university life now chronically undervalued and often even cut down or eliminated. And how do we make it right?”.

Humanities 144

Humanities Civics Geography History 144

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I, like so many Geography teachers, jumped on this as a learning opportunity. Looking back at the resources that I created (below), I attempted to highlight the issues surrounding human rights alongside logistical controversies such as the climate and resources. Also, has anything changed significantly in the 6/7 years since I made it?

Geography 52

Geography Social Justice Humanities Cultures 52

Living Geography

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The latest book by geography teacher Richard Bustin was published by Crown House Publishing in October 2024. It embraces in how geography is understood and expressed in national school standards. The capabilities approach helps geography educators everywhere to articulate the importance of children learning how to think geographically.

Geography 52

Geography Teaching Pedagogy Library 52

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2017

The book was valuable for state geography and basic vocabulary, she said, but using it to teach about the Civil Rights Movement was out of the question. In the Canton Public School District, Howard Hollins teaches sixth-grade world geography and citizenship. Her assigned ninth-grade textbook back then?

K-12 92

K-12 Social Studies History Archiving 92

Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Moira Lynch (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the department of politics, geography and international studies at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. She teaches courses on international politics, international law, global justice, global climate policy, gender, human rights and civil war.

Sociology 52

Sociology Museum Political Science Social Justice 52