World History Teachers Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

One of my favorite sites for teaching medieval cities like Mali, Calicut, and Quanzhou is called Sites of Encounter in the Medieval World. It comes from The University of California at Davis and includes lessons with primary sources, maps, charts, and graphs. The lesson on Calicut, for example, explores the importance of the spice trade in food and medicine and even includes medieval recipes.

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Primary Sources Teaching 147

Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A groundbreaking study analyzing the DNA of 131 ancient individuals across the Caucasus region has revealed a deep genetic and cultural divide between populations north and south of the Caucasus Mountains. Spanning nearly 6,000 years, this research, published in Nature 1 , showcases how some groups transitioned into farming societies while others maintained hunter-gatherer lifestyles.

Ancestry 91

Ancestry Cultures Archaeology Anthropology 91

Living Geography

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

David Rogers has started a new role leading on Youth and Community Engagement for the South Downs National Park. He is offering to support schools and posted this message on LinkedIn. If you are a school, youth group or outdoor learning provider inside, or within 10km of the South Downs National Park (or farther afield) I'd love to talk to you about how we can help support learning.

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Community Engagement Education 52

Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Human brain evolution has long fascinated scientists, as it underpins the development of intelligence, culture, and complex behavior. A groundbreaking study published in PNAS 1 reshapes how this evolutionary process is understood. Researchers from the University of Reading, the University of Oxford, and Durham University reveal that brain size increased incrementally within species over millions of years, rather than through dramatic leaps between species.

Humanities 73

Humanities Ancestry Anthropology Tradition 73

Passion for Social Studies

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Teachers have a huge goal: to prepare students for the real world! This includes helping them to become informed, empathetic, active, and responsible citizens. While all teachers feel this pressure, social studies teachers have a bit of added stress. They are responsible for preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to know why this is important.

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Social Justice Social Studies History Critical Thinking 130

Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Agricultural Beginnings in Central Europe Around 8,000 years ago, the advent of farming transformed the landscape of Central Europe. Early Neolithic farmers, known for their distinct Linear Pottery Culture (Linearbandkeramik, or LBK), expanded rapidly across the region. However, the social dynamics of these communities have long been a subject of intrigue for archaeologists.

Archaeology 90

Archaeology Cultures Economics Humanities 90

Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

College Student Political Participation in the Context of a Polarized Nation and an International Pandemic: Do Campus Civic Engagement Efforts Matter? By Lori M. Kumler , Denison University and Aaron J. Howell , University of Mount Union The many voting methods in the 2020 Presidential election increased voting rates across the board, including among college students.

Civic Engagement 33

Civic Engagement Civics Political Science Cultures 33