World History Teachers Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Teaching the French Revolution? Was it just ten years of senseless killing? That's what columnist Peggy Noonan suggested in an essay for the Wall Street Journal. Two historians, Mike Duncan, a revolutionary history podcaster, and David A. Bell, a history professor at Princeton, took Noonan to task on Twitter for not knowing her history. Both historians suggest that the revolution, while horrifically violent, made significant contributions to the world.

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HistoryRewriter

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This month on The Social Studies Show Adam and I will talk about How to Talk Bridgey a report that shares lessons for using civic terms without alienating segments of your audience. The guide summarizes five years of research on civic language and can help teachers facilitate more productive classroom dialogue. Do your students know the coded and loaded words that influencers weaponize to push their buttons?

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Sapiens

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In early 2024, Spain’s culture minister announced that the nation would overhaul its state museum collections, igniting a wave of anticipation—and controversy. ✽ WHEN SPAIN’S CULTURE MINISTER, Ernest Urtasun, announced his intention to overhaul the nation’s state museum collections earlier this year, his plan “to move beyond a colonial framework” reopened old wounds and sparked heated debates about national identity and historical representation.

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NCHE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When a Pennsylvania school board in 2020 pulled over 300 books and materials from school bookshelves, a student group at the high school, the Panther Anti-Racist Union, took note. All the banned books were by or about people of color or of diverse genders (including even a student PowerPoint on helping minority students take the SAT). Faculty sponsors Patricia Jackson and Ben Hodge helped the students to first talk with the administration, after which the group decided to hold a series of mornin

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World History Teachers Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Here is one of my favorite clips to show students when discussing revolutions. Max Fisher explains the origins of national identity in this excellent five-minute clip for the New York Times. He notes that the idea of a national identity is relatively new. Just before the French Revolution, for example, France was not really a nation. Half the people could not even speak French.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Deep within Cantabria, Spain, the Las Monedas cave offers a stunning glimpse into the lives of our Upper Paleolithic ancestors. While much of the art attributed to this era has been studied through the lens of adult craftsmanship, a recent study shifts the focus to children. By integrating insights from developmental psychology, researchers have identified playful and imaginative marks made by young artists, fundamentally rethinking prehistoric creativity.

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Sapiens

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A team of archaeologists working in Southeast Asia is pushing toward a deeper understanding of history that amplifies Indigenous and local perspectives to challenge traditional archaeological timelines. ✽ When you think of “prehistory,” what images come to mind? Dinosaurs roaming ancient landscapes? Saber-toothed tigers on the hunt? Humans huddled in caves.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Student interest in school is declining. According to a recent Gallup survey, less than six in 10 middle- and high-schoolers say they’ve learned something interesting at school in the last week. That’s a decrease of 10 percentage points from 2023, Gallup says, and the prevailing emphasis on college preparation may be partly to blame. More than two-thirds of high-schoolers say they’ve heard “a lot” about college, but fewer than one in five say they’ve heard “a lot” about jobs that do not require

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Discovering Emotion in Ancient Mesopotamia From the flutter of "butterflies in the stomach" to the weight of a "heavy heart," emotions are often tied to physical sensations in modern cultures. But how did ancient humans experience and describe these feelings? A groundbreaking study of Neo-Assyrian texts written in the Akkadian language has revealed how emotions were understood and expressed in Mesopotamia between 934 and 612 BCE.

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Strange Maps

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In the Baltics, the difference between East and West — between the past and the future — can be measured in millimeters: 85, to be exact. (Or, if you prefer, 3.35 inches.) That tiny distance is the difference between the track gauges of the old Soviet railways (1,520 mm, just under 5 ft), which are still used by all former republics of the USSR, and standard gauge (1,435 mm; 4.7 ft) used almost everywhere else in Europe.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

AI has the potential to transform every aspect of our lives and it is already doing so. According to Microsofts 2024 Work Trend Index , 75 percent of knowledge workers use AI, double the percentage of just six months before. Its clear that the ways we communicate, make decisions and solve problems are changing as we embrace this new technology. Education is no exception.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This story is part of a collaboration on chronic absenteeism among Native American students between The Associated Press and ICT, a news outlet that covers Indigenous issues. It is reprinted with permission. SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — After missing 40 days of school last year, Tommy Betom, 10, is on track this year for much better attendance. The importance of showing up has been stressed repeatedly at school — and at home.

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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.

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TeachThought

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From libraries and classrooms to teachers, technology, and libraries, here 121 blogs about schools, books, & libraries.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. By creating more flexible, student-centered classrooms, personalized learning empowers students to take ownership of their education, developing the skills they need to thrive both academically and personally.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This story is part of a collaboration on chronic absenteeism among Native American students between The Associated Press and ICT, a news outlet that covers Indigenous issues. It is reprinted with permission. WATONGA, Okla. — As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A groundbreaking study 1 suggests that the domestication of maize ( Zea mays ), a staple crop central to global agriculture, may have been completed in South America. Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) have identified semi-domesticated maize specimens from caves in Brazil’s Peruaçu Valley, revealing a unique chapter in the crop’s evolutionary history.

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Becoming a History Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com Jessie is starting to assume more responsibility for her classes. So far, she’s taught around 15 whole lessons, but hasn’t had to do any teaching completely independently. Her mentor, Jasdeep, has always been on hand to step in if behaviour started to creep out of control or Jessie was struggling with curriculum content.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The post How I’m Using Data Gloves to Improve Communication Between Deaf and Hearing People appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Teaching American History is excited to announce the release of our latest core document volume, the second edition of Free Speech. Edited by Joseph Fornieri , this reader contains a collection of twenty-six landmark court cases, an introductory essay, case introductions, a thematic table of contents, study questions, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The discovery of a sophisticated fire structure used by Neanderthals in Gibraltar's Vanguard Cave has transformed how we perceive their technological and cognitive capabilities. This groundbreaking study 1 reveals how fire was not just a survival tool but a medium for innovation, allowing Neanderthals to create tar—a key material for hafting tools and weapons.

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Life and Landscapes

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

“The Civil War in Kentucky” is a 10-part series recently published in my Journey Log entitled “Surrounding Fort Knox, including Southern Indiana.” It deals primarily with the Central Kentucky Theater. I present it here as a series of individual blogs for my readers. Links to the previously published chapters will be provided at the end of each blog.

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Studies Weekly

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Making Social Studies Fun to Teach | Teacher Testimonial Nov 07, 2024 Video Transcript Speaker : Manda Rensel, 1st Grade Teacher, PA Tell us why you love Studies Weekly! Manda Rensel: Hi, my name is Manda Rensel, and Im from Butler Catholic School. For the past many years, we havent had a great Social Studies curriculum. This year, we started with Social Studies Weekly, and I absolutely love it.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The post New Advisory Committee Focuses on Strengthening STEM Pathways in San Diego appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 2, 2024

What made Europe’s first mega-settlements flourish nearly 6,000 years ago? A new study suggests it wasn’t just climate change or population pressure driving innovation but the allure of expanded opportunities and social equality. Researchers from the ROOTS Cluster of Excellence at Kiel University have introduced a groundbreaking way 1 to apply modern philosophical concepts, like the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI), to ancient societies, offering fresh perspectives on how

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Society for Classical Studies

DECEMBER 2, 2024

CFP: Rome and Iberia V: Diversity of Relations from Antiquity to Modernity kskordal Mon, 12/02/2024 - 13:18 Image The Department of Spanish Studies and the Department of Classical Philology of the University in Lodz would like to invite you to the fifth interdisciplinary academic conference Rome and Iberia V. Diversity of Relations from Antiquity to Modernity April 10-11, 2025 We are delighted to invite you to participate in the fifth interdisciplinary international academic conference on the re

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ShortCutsTV

DECEMBER 2, 2024

I always found teaching “the experimental method” in sociology a little dull because there were relatively few examples I could use to illustrate the genre. And most of what were available seemed to be created by psychopaths psychologists.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The post Secrets of Success: Insights from High Micro-credential Earners appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Origins of Man’s Best Friend Modern dogs, the companions we cherish today, are the descendants of wolves domesticated in Siberia around 23,000 years ago. However, the journey to this unique bond between humans and canines was far from straightforward. A new study 1 suggests that in prehistoric Alaska, humans repeatedly domesticated and lived alongside not just dogs but also wolves, wolf-dog hybrids, and even coyotes.

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Living Geography

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

This is now available. An annual treat for as long as I can remember. Always a fixture of my final week before the Christmas break. Helen Young has provided your final lesson of term for you with a 12 question quiz. I use this with all my groups in the final lesson and it always goes down well. A tub of Heroes to hand and you have their full attention.

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Political Science Now

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Curricular Design, American Political Development, and the Future of the Undergraduate Political Science Major By Joshua Plencner , and Allison Rank , SUNY Oswego In this article we ground recent literature on “rethinking political science education” by offering faculty a practicable model for building more structured curricular pathways in their own undergraduate programs.

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Institute for Citizens & Scholars

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The third blog in this series examines how we can redefine citizenship in a modern context through a literature review.

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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

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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.

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World History Teachers Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Why was the Taiping Rebellion a turning point in Chinese Civilization? Scholar Rana Mitter describes the rebellion for Facing History. He notes that it was probably the single most bloody civil war in history and perhaps one of the most bizarre because it involved a figure who claimed to the younger brother of Jesus Christ.

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Political Science Now

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series: Highlights from Dr. Shiela Harmon Martin, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Shiela Harmon-Martin, is a professor emeritae of political science at the University of the District of Columbia. In this interview, Dr. Harmon Martin reflects on her upbringing, introduction to political science, and various challenges she faced in her career, and additionally shares advice for young scholars in the discipline.

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Anthropology.net

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Tracing Humanity's Journey Through the Pacific The dispersal of Homo sapiens into the Pacific region has long fascinated archaeologists. However, questions surrounding the timing and routes of this migration remain contentious. Recent findings 1 at Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, detailed in a study led by Dr. Dylan Gaffney and an international team of researchers, provide groundbreaking evidence of human presence in Wallacea dating back 50,000 to 55,000 years ago.

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