Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Maya civilization is celebrated for its monumental architecture, intricate calendars, and cultural sophistication. “Locals inform us that the ponds still concentrate fish during the dry season today,” the researchers reported. However, new research highlights their lesser-known mastery of aquaculture.

History 98

History Humanities Cultures Research 98

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

This day, however, was not really much different than any other day at NMHS as we have made a commitment to integrate digital learning into school culture for some time now. History class, students learned about the rise of Jacksonian Democracy and had to determine if Jackson was a highly successful president or a corrupt leader.

Library 271

Library History Cultures Educational Technology 271

Sapiens

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In addition to providing needed heat, wood-hauling practices are an essential part of cultural identity. federal agencies existed, the Bears Ears area holds enduring cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance to the tribes of the region. However, Indigenous practices do not always fit neatly with U.S.

Cultures 107

Cultures Tradition Humanities Government 107

Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

By August 2024 she would complete her degree in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG ) program, giving her time for such an endeavor. On the other hand, because students now rely increasingly on cell phones for information, Messick spends more class time helping them identify credible news sources.

Government 96

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. Fordham Institute evaluated the state-of-state standards for civics and history across all fifty states. History in elementary and middle school; also require at least one year of U.S.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

TeachThought

JULY 12, 2024

How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology by Terry Heick It’s possible that there is no time in the history of education that our systems of educating have been so out of touch with the communities. Parents have always been ‘informed’—but of what? None of this is new, really. None of this is new, really.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

These findings offer new insights into the evolutionary pathways of dexterity and cultural development that began long before the genus Homo emerged. sediba displayed substantial manipulation abilities, which, while not necessarily linked directly to stone tools, could indicate broader cultural behaviors. A new study shows that A.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a writer, my Indigenous culture shows up in my poetry. When I was a student, I struggled to see my people represented in curricula, so when I design Spanish and social studies classes, I work to decolonize my lessons and reclaim Indigenous history.

Cultures 137

Cultures Teaching Pedagogy Ancestry 137

Thrive in Grade Five

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Something I’ve noticed is that most states have standards requiring students to learn about Native Americans, both pre-contact cultures and modern citizens. Please keep in mind that each cultural group has varying preferences in regard to language and treatment but there are some universal rules. Do not single out Native children.

Cultures 130

Cultures Teaching Museum Elementary School 130

Anthropology News

MARCH 31, 2025

Having hoped to bring the exhibit to campus for the past number of years, we were finally able to do so after securing a small grant from our campus Center for the Latino/a and Latin American Studies Center (CLLAS), and with collaboration from the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History.

Museum 88

Museum Anthropology Humanities Social Justice 88

Anthropology News

MARCH 4, 2025

From the audience, as an anthropologist-in-training afraid her fieldwork would amount to nothing, I was thrilled to hear a cultural-historical reference on the nose enough for me to easily interpret (ventriloquize?). This statement might seem at first glance to be in line with an account that considers history and cultural conditions.

Anthropology 88

Anthropology History Artifacts Archaeology 88

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Over the course of the semester-long class, students research their own family histories, tracing one line back as far as they can through birth, death and marriage records, Census records, and church records, primarily. Especially where our school is not culturally diverse, within our genealogies, we are,” Brunelle said.

History 139

History Ancestry Heritage Project-Based Learning 139

Zinn Education Project

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Donate Today Right wing politicians and media outlets are attacking the very heart of the Zinn Education Project — teaching people’s history in classrooms across the country. Officials in at least 44 states have sought — and in many cases succeeded — to enact restrictions on what teachers can say about history and current events.

History 98

History Teaching Civics Middle School 98

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

The only thing though is that this day was just like any other typical day at my school as digital learning has become an embedded component of our school''s culture. This information will be turned into a research project at the end of the period. Students worked in pairs using Mac Books to record comments on a shared Google Doc.

Sociology 270

Sociology Heritage Cultures History 270

ED Surge

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Lunchtime at high school in the United States is an experience so culturally ingrained that I would wager every person who went through this school system has a vivid image of what it entails; some of the cliches that come to mind are food fights, awkward journeys across the cafeteria or eating lunch alone in the bathroom.

K-12 110

K-12 Cultures High School History 110

Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Students will love studying popular culture while immersing themselves in some pretty rad times! Political Culture Politics and culture came together during the 80s. Political Culture Politics and culture came together during the 80s. However, it may seem overwhelming with how much information there is to include.

Cultures 130

Cultures Social Studies Economics Tradition 130

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Deciphering the Plaques: A History of Theories Since the 1800s, scholars have speculated about the meaning of these artifacts, numbering around 1,626 recovered to date. Sensing that this plaque was a correction helped reinforce the idea that the plaques were recording specific information that had to be accurate," explains Professor Lillios.

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Artifacts Ancestry Anthropology 98

Anthropology for Beginners

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cultural Dimensions of health Contents style='mso-element:field-begin'> TOC o "1-3" h z u Cultural Dimensions of health. Cultural Dimensions of health Contents style='mso-element:field-begin'> TOC o "1-3" h z u Cultural Dimensions of health. A specialised branch of anthropology, i.e,

Cultures 100

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the dualities of life and death, good and evil. Despite these risks, our research shows that twins are a critical part of our genetic history.

Humanities 94

Humanities History Research Cultures 94

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Much of that had to do with the fact that I was learning about Black histories for the first time. I live for these histories because they are grounded in formal and informal learning communities, whether in schools, public workshops or even my family home where I first saw the value of Black history.

History 110

History Teaching K-12 Artifacts 110

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Resources for learning and teaching the fullness of Black history all year round. Humanizing pre-colonial history catapulted a spiritual reckoning and unlocked a familiar wholeness for me. From studying African and Black American history, I developed what Joyce E. My desire to know exploded.

History 104

History Teaching Sociology Oral History 104

Anthropology.net

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Insights into Cultural Conflict and Weaponry While these weapons were often used in violent confrontations between Indigenous groups, they also served roles in ritualized conflict and dispute resolution. However, the kodj was shown to be more efficient for rapid movement, particularly in one-on-one combat. 1 Diamond, L. Langley, M.

Archaeology 98

Archaeology Humanities Cultures Tradition 98

Anthropology News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Stavig situates Runa women’s reproductive and obstetric choices within the history of state violence against Indigenous women in Peru. Most of the pieces we published came from cultural anthropologists, which was also the case for our predecessor Contributing Editors.

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Archaeology History Cultures 98

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Little did I know that I would be leaving with a wealth of information that could have the potential to radically transform the learning culture at New Milford High School. First a little history on 1:1 laptop programs in Iowa.

K-12 269

K-12 Elementary School Professional Development History 269

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2022

history and civics curriculum to be more inclusive and equitable? As an Asian American, my lived experience and this research make me firmly believe that we must do a better job of teaching Asian American history and culture in the U.S. — We must do a better job of teaching Asian American history and culture in the U.S.

American History 112

American History History Teaching Primary Sources 112

NCHE

APRIL 3, 2023

At the grocery store: “ Your students did such a great job documenting our local history! What’s the name of that young lady who did a history project about Dickson Mounds? These are just a few interactions I’ve had since my students and I shared our public history project, “The Oral History of Forgottonia.”

Oral History 100

Oral History Public History History Museum 100

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

At Gwinnett, we have a history of preparing students for their futures in innovative and meaningful ways. You cant make informed decisions if you dont know how it works. You cant make informed decisions if you dont know how it works. Why is it important for students to be AI ready? We also really dig into being critical of AI.

K-12 105

K-12 Public School Leadership Teaching 105

ED Surge

APRIL 29, 2022

By increasing support and creating safe spaces to openly discuss common experiences of stress, schools can establish a culture that normalizes addressing mental health, which can reduce stigma. Reducing Systemic Barriers to Getting Mental Healthcare Receiving mental healthcare in this country is no easy feat. in an interview. “It

Cultures 120

Cultures Education High School Elementary School 120

Sapiens

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The authors acknowledge the contribution of Abdul Razak Macap, a social anthropologist at the Regional Cultural Heritage Center in Manokwari.) Ongoing excavations by our project aim to provide further information about how people adapted to climatic and environmental changes in the region.

Humanities 120

Humanities Archaeology Artifacts Heritage 120

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2017

We showed that embracing innovative practices aligned to a sound pedagogical foundation could create a learning culture rooted in meaningful learning and relationships. And the great disruptors of our time are shaping the culture itself in innovative ways. To model this, we wrote the book using a conversational tone.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

NEW YORK — There’s a new look to history classes in New York City schools: a curriculum in Asian American and Pacific Islander history. history instruction include an Asian American and Pacific Islander K-12 curriculum. Now, they say, it’s time for their history classes, educators and textbooks to catch up. KELLEN ZENG.

History 109

History Heritage K-12 American History 109

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 14, 2011

However, we are talking about a classic work of literature that was published in 1885 in the United States, a very different time in history. Can we learn something that will inform our interactions and behavior for the better? During the time that Huck and Jim rafted on the Mississippi, use of the "N" word was common and accepted.

High School 202

High School History Cultures 202

Anthropology News

MARCH 4, 2025

Originals & Reworks is to try painting those 2000 years of history, to try reviving those musics, almost forgotten, our grand-parents and parents got married to, henna on their hands . In addition, the use of Latin characters suggests that Arabic was primarily used for oral communication and informally taught.

Heritage 68

Heritage Anthropology Tradition Cultures 68

Anthropology.net

MARCH 10, 2025

They were the remains of animals deeply intertwined with the histories and cultures of Indigenous communities. Lakota elder Milo Yellow Hair looks over bison skulls stored in the CU Museum of Natural History. Horses, bison, and other creatures hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. “You care for horses.

Museum 52

Museum Archaeology Artifacts Anthropology 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 23, 2025

For most of history, survival depended on relationships on families, communities and shared responsibility. The best teachers dont just deliver information; they inspire. Yet in our relentless pursuit of data and efficiency, we have systematically devalued them. The best doctors dont just diagnose; they listen.

Humanities 76

Humanities Economics Professional Development High School 76

Zinn Education Project

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In appreciation for your feedback , we’ll send you a people’s history book. Lesson Whose History Matters? history classes, I would ask students about “that guy some people say discovered America.” The film explores the history of what transpired in 1492 and after, and how “Columbus” has been used throughout U.S.

History 143

History Social Studies Humanities Cultures 143

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Activity, context, and culture are central to this learning theory, which emphasizes the practical over the abstract. Learning must prioritize the application, not retention, of information and skills in a real-world setting. ” When learning happens in context, it reflects a time, place, and culture. Participation.

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Museum Humanities Cultures History 168