TeachThought

MAY 6, 2025

Critical thinking questions include, Why is this important? What are the causes and effects of this? How do we know if this is true?

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Critical Thinking 181

Anthropology.net

MAY 6, 2025

More than 3,000 years ago, long before Rome rose or Athens dreamed of democracy, bronze was already reshaping the ancient world. Weapons, tools, and ornaments forged from this copper-and-tin alloy were transforming everything from warfare to daily labor. But while copper is relatively easy to find, tin is elusive. It doesn’t litter the ancient Mediterranean the way obsidian or copper does.

Archaeology 70

Archaeology Artifacts Cultures History 70

Sapiens

MAY 6, 2025

A lawyer and anthropologist examines the history of the longest road in South Africa and why a proposed extension may repeat past violence. While researching the history of parole in South Africa, a lawyer and anthropologist discovers the origins of the N2 road, which she drives everyday. Now interested in this highways history, she explores how this and other roads were used to expand territory and exploit people during South Africas colonial periods under Dutch and British rule, and how they k

Anthropology 57

Anthropology Library History Humanities 57

Anthropology.net

MAY 6, 2025

In the humid heart of the Yucatán, inside the ceremonial center of Chichén Itzá, a dozen ceramic bowls buried in history have begun to speak again. Through cracks, burn marks, and chemical traces, they offer a new clue to one of Mesoamerica’s most enduring aesthetic and ritual achievements: the production of Maya blue. The pigment, renowned for its vibrancy and permanence, has captivated scientists since its rediscovery in the early 20th century.

Artifacts 63

Artifacts Archaeology History Humanities 63

Moler's Musing

MAY 6, 2025

Sometimes, teaching history means peeling back the layers. Literally. It was late in the year, and I just wanted to mix things up. We’d been hitting heavy content, and I needed something differentnot easier, just… different. So I asked AI to help. We were covering the Lincoln-Douglas debates a pivotal moment tied to the expansion of slavery and the rise of the Republican Party.

History 52

History Teaching 52

Teaching American History

MAY 6, 2025

This blog was originally posted on May 5, 2022. We rerun it today to spotlight teacher Ginny Boles! Ginny Boles needed to build her content knowledge in American history. Paradoxically, her love of this history had led her to major in classics as an undergraduate at UCLA, so as to read the Latin and Greek texts the Founding Fathers read as they formulated their plans for self-government.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources American History Library Government 52

Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2025

Social Studies Soundtracks: Using Music to Teach Social Studies May 2, 2025 By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER At first glance, social studies and music might seem like two separate subjects, but they can come together harmoniously to make learning more engaging and memorable. Music is a valuable tool for teaching social studies because it encourages memory and movement and evokes emotions.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Primary Sources Heritage 52

Women's History Network

MAY 6, 2025

The Womens History Network is offering one 250 prize for an undergraduate dissertation on any aspect of womens or gender history (though with a strong focus on women) written during the 2024-2025 academic year. We welcome research on any period and place. We encourage entries from under-represented groups.

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History Research 65

TCI

MAY 6, 2025

In todays education landscape, finding a curriculum that truly resonates with both students and teachers can be a challenge. Thankfully, TCIs K-5 Social Studies Alive! programs have become a standout favorite among elementary educators, earning glowing reviews for their engaging, interactive, and effective approach to teaching social studies. Recently, in a WeAreTeachers Teacher Pick , primary teacher Sarah Wilson reviewed TCIs Social Studies Alive!

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Social Studies Primary Sources Geography Digital Resources 52

Political Science Now

MAY 6, 2025

The APSA Committee on the Status of LGBTIndividuals in the Profession is sponsoring travel grants to support attendance at the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition , September 1114, 2025, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to address the latest scholarship in political science, exploring the conference theme, Reimagining Politics, Power, and Peoplehood in Crisis Times.

Political Science 41

Political Science Pedagogy Professional Development Research 41

Zinn Education Project

MAY 6, 2025

For the 5th annual Teach Truth Day of Action , Seven Stories Press and Simon & Schuster have donated books that address the censorship of people’s history. These books are offered in support of teachers who insist on their students’ right to study history and contemporary issues. The right seeks to indoctrinate students with a whitewashed narrative of history.

Teaching 96

Teaching History History Education Education 96

Political Science Now

MAY 6, 2025

Partisanship and Political Socialization in Electoral Autocracies By Natalie Wenzell Letsa , University of Oklahoma. In electoral autocracies, why do some people actively support political parties while others choose to not get involved in politics? Further, what differentiates those who choose to support the ruling party from those who support the opposition?

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Political Science Economics Research 34