Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Ohio EduProtocols Roadshow on October 25, 2024, at the Northern Buckeye Education Council’s headquarters brought together educators from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and West Virginia for an unforgettable day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. This transformative professional development event showcased the power of EduProtocols to revolutionize teaching, engage students, and create lasting impacts in classrooms, schools, and districts.

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Professional Development Social Studies Teaching Cultures 83

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Human communication, through both music and language, is a cornerstone of what makes our species unique. Now, groundbreaking research has revealed significant genetic connections between rhythmic abilities and language-related traits, offering a new lens to understand the evolution and biology of these essential skills. Published in Nature Human Behaviour 1 , this collaborative study brings together leading researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Max Planck Institute for Ps

Humanities 67

Humanities Research 67

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Last Saturday night, I went to the Cambridge Union to see an event that had been arranged as part of the Cambridge Literary Festival. The weather was wet and windy due to Storm Bert , and there were also train issues due to engineering works, but the city was busy with Christmas shoppers. The Union was packed and also very hot. Mackenzie has written and illustrated a short book - not a children's book - an interesting format really - imagining Nick Drak e coming to his house, and modelled on a b

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The Bond Between Nature and Culture in Borneo The lush rainforests of Borneo are more than just biological treasure troves; they are cultural cornerstones for the island’s indigenous communities. A new biocultural database, developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), reveals the profound connections between Borneo’s rich plant life and the survival, traditions, and identity of its people.

Cultures 68

Cultures Heritage Tradition Economics 68

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Leaving aside the obvious reply to this headline. In Year 8, around Christmas time, we unpick the lyrics used for the different versions of this song. A new 40th anniversary recording has now been released. There has been a lot of coverage of the song, and also the criticisms of the lyrics. More to come on this.

Geography 52

Geography 52

Life and Landscapes

DECEMBER 1, 2024

I met Dr. Ronald Van Stockum at the Ravenna Railroad Festival and bought this book (Surrounding the Kentucky River). After a peppy conversation, I learned he had visited many places in Carroll County, at the mouth of the Kentucky River. After a lifetime of living in Carroll and Owen Counties, we were very familiar with the graphics of this location.

History 52

History Cultures 52

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A cross-posting from the blog that covers my work as the VP of the RGS: "At the Home of Geography". Also last Friday at the RGS - as outlined on my special RGS-linked blog , I handed a certificate to the winner of the Rex Walford Award. Here is the blog entry that I wrote for Rex on my GA Presidents blog. As I mentioned, Rex used to come and visit Homerton College PGCE students at my school back in the 80s and 90s.

Geography 52

Geography Education 52

Living Geography

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A new venture, and one I can certainly get behind. Two legends of international geography teaching, resource creation and training in the same virtual space: Richard Allaway and Matt Podbury have teamed up to offer some special support for teachers in international schools / teaching international qualifications. Their new website and opportunity is now live.

Geography 52

Geography Teaching 52

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A recent study published in Evolution and Human Behaviour 1 challenges conventional narratives about gender roles, revealing a surprising level of equality in how work and leisure are shared in hunter-gatherer societies. By examining the Mbendjele BaYaka of Congo and the Agta of the Philippines, researchers uncovered dynamics of cooperation and fairness that contrast sharply with modern industrial and agricultural societies.

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Anthropology Humanities History Tradition 87