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.

History 147

History Teaching 147

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?

Civics 246

Civics Social Studies Research Professional Development 246

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

Advocacy 130

Advocacy Education Education Policy Teaching 130

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.

History 138

History Archaeology Heritage Oral History 138

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.

130

130

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A recent study led by researchers from London’s Natural History Museum and the KU Leuven Institute of Philosophy reignites the debate over whether Homo sapiens and Neanderthals ( Homo neanderthalensis ) should be classified as separate species. Published in the Evolutionary Journal of the Linnean Society 1 , the study argues that distinctions in morphology, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary timing justify categorizing Neanderthals as a distinct species.

Ancestry 108

Ancestry Anthropology Humanities Museum 108

ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For years educators have been trying to glean lessons about learners and the learning process from the data traces that students leave with every click in a digital textbook , learning management system or other online learning tool. Its an approach known as learning analytics. These days, proponents of learning analytics are exploring how the advent of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools bring new possibilities and raise new ethical questions for the practice.

Tutoring 116

Tutoring K-12 Humanities Learning Science 116

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.

109

109

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.

Archaeology 97

Archaeology Psychology Anthropology Cultures 97

World History Teachers Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

100

100

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.

Economics 100

Economics Humanities History 100

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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

103

103

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Cave art has long been a touchstone for understanding the cognitive and cultural worlds of ancient humans. A recent study 1 examining hand stencils in Maltravieso Cave, Extremadura, Spain, provides transformative insights into the origins of symbolic expression. Through uranium-thorium (U-Th) dating, researchers have identified these artworks as some of the oldest known examples of parietal art, potentially created by Neanderthals over 66,000 years ago.

Archaeology 97

Archaeology Heritage Humanities Cultures 97

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.

History 100

History 100

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.

Education 80

Education Interactive Learning Educational Technology Teaching 80

Zinn Education Project

DECEMBER 1, 2024

On Monday, February 10, 2025 , historian Justene Hill Edwards, in conversation with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian, will discuss Edwards book, Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedmans Bank , a comprehensive account of the Freedmans Bank and its depositors. Well-researched, brilliantly analyzed, and compellingly told, Savings and Trust brings to life the dramatic expansion of Americas racial wealth gap with a focus on Black resourcefulness and trust and white b

American History 98

American History Economics Professional Development History 98

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The story of the Clovis people, among the earliest inhabitants of North America, has long been one of hunting mammoths and navigating an Ice Age wilderness. A recent study by Chatters et al., published in Science Advances 1 , dives deeper into this narrative, using groundbreaking stable isotope analysis to reconstruct the diet of the Clovis people through the remains of a child buried 12,800 years ago in Montana.

Archaeology 83

Archaeology Artifacts Cultures Humanities 83

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.

Charter School 82

Charter School High School History Cultures 82

Anthropology News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

1932–2024 Credit: David Plowden Photo of David Sapir in New Hampshire by David Plowden J. David Sapir, a cultural and linguistic anthropologist, West Africanist, and scholar of folklore and ethnographic photography, died August 31, 2024, at the age of 91. He was the son of Jean McClenaghan, a psychiatric social worker, and Edward Sapir. After his father’s death in 1939 when he was 6, the family moved to Greenwich Village, New York City, where he attended public school PS 81.

Anthropology 105

Anthropology Cultures History Public School 105

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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

90

90

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engraved slate plaques from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age (3200–2200 BCE) Iberian Peninsula have long intrigued archaeologists. Found in tombs scattered across the region, these delicately carved, hand-sized artifacts bear geometric designs whose purpose has sparked debate for centuries. A recent study, published in the European Journal of Archaeology 1 , suggests these plaques may represent one of humanity's earliest attempts at recording genealogy—a non-verbal precursor to mode

Archaeology 75

Archaeology Artifacts Ancestry Anthropology 75

Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This week in 8th-grade social studies, we dove deep into the Constitutional Convention and the ratification debates, using a variety of EduProtocols to engage students and build understanding. From Frayer Models to define key terms and concepts, to Sketch and Tell-O and 8Parts Sourcing for visual analysis and critical thinking, each day offered a structured and interactive way for students to connect with history.

Primary Sources 70

Primary Sources Government Critical Thinking History 70

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.

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Charter School Cultures Government 75

ED Surge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Only six weeks had passed since the start of this school year, and I was already feeling exhausted. On a Friday during one of those long, exhausting days, two birds flew into my classroom. It was comical and absurd — for sixty minutes, I watched my high schoolers run around the room, trying to catch these birds. I had to run after my students a couple of times when I saw them doing crazy things like standing on desks and chairs and window sills trying to catch them.

Humanities 76

Humanities Teaching High School Education 76

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.

Humanities 80

Humanities Archaeology Anthropology History 80

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The post Digital Promise Joins Forces with UNESCO to Advance Global Digital Transformation appeared first on Digital Promise.

78

78

Living Geography

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Take a look and all feedback is welcome.

Advocacy 72

Advocacy Geography 72

ED Surge

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The need to teach responsible and ethical digital habits has never been more pressing. For students, digital citizenship isn’t just a skill — it’s essential to navigating everything from staying connected with their friends to learning about the world around them, to preparing for college and career. But with technology advancing so quickly, how can we help young people make healthy choices?

Humanities 98

Humanities Teaching Community Engagement Cultures 98

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.

Archaeology 75

Archaeology Museum Cultures History 75

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.

Classroom Management 58

Classroom Management Teaching Education 58

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.

American History 52

American History Government History Cultures 52

ED Surge

DECEMBER 3, 2024

All year long, schools have been grappling with how to respond to student cellphone use, which, according to many educators, had become almost constant among kids in older grades and increasingly disruptive to instruction. What many schools have not tackled, over the same period, is the rise of smartwatches among younger kids. A few years ago, smartwatches — high-tech wearables that can send and receive calls and texts, take photos and videos, and share precise location-tracking data, among othe

Middle School 109

Middle School High School Research Education 109

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.

Archiving 73

Archiving Archaeology Humanities Cultures 73

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.

59

59

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.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Lesson Plan Classroom Management 52

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.

Professional Development 69

Professional Development K-12 Middle School Teaching 69

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.

Archaeology 75

Archaeology K-12 Cultures Humanities 75