The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Reagan Rock, 14, grew up celebrating her Italian heritage. But the high school freshman at the Old Rochester Regional High School in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, near Cape Cod, has recently leaned in to her little-explored Irish heritage. She didn’t know her family had mixed-race heritage. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Similar sanitization runs rampant in its AP American history course. Misrepresentations of African Americans like this example in the AP American history coursework are insidious and destructive; now this harmful sanitizing has extended to a course that is supposed to feature the contributions and experiences of African Americans.

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American History History Heritage Cultures 91

Anthropology for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Heritage studies constitute a developing field, where it is realized that the world’s cultural heritage is a diminishing resource, and one which holds different meanings for different people. Different state archaeology departments also actively engage themselves in declaring certain archaeologically important artefact as heritage.

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Archaeology Cultures Anthropology Heritage 130

Anthropology.net

MAY 7, 2024

Courtesy Netflix The Neanderthal Legacy: Insights into Ancient Human History Shanidar Z's story is just one chapter in the rich tapestry of Neanderthal history. The reconstructed skull formed the basis for a lifelike portrayal created by paleoartists, bridging the chasm between anatomy and millennia of history.

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Heritage History Humanities Research 105

Anthropology.net

MAY 22, 2024

The exact number of speakers is challenging to determine due to the presence of heritage speakers in the diaspora and the ongoing shift to the Turkish language. Raising the status of minority and heritage languages is crucial to social cohesion, not just in this region, but all over the world.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This has led to numerous archaeological and heritage sites appearing online in interactive 3D platforms, such as Sketchfab. One criticism of current 3D models of archaeological sites is that they are devoid of human traces and history. The pursuit of objectivity in scientific endeavors is the norm.

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Cultures Archaeology Heritage Artifacts 81

Studies Weekly

MAY 10, 2024

You Have Primary Sources in Your Family May 10, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Primary sources transport students through history. Their family stories are history! Family-sourced primary sources can make history seem especially relevant to students. Brown, used with permission Photo of Edward J.

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Primary Sources Heritage Social Studies History 52

Anthropology.net

APRIL 7, 2024

Dr. Anders Bergström, a co-first author and esteemed post-doctoral researcher at the Francis Crick Institute, shares, "Our endeavor to reconstruct the evolutionary history of dogs led us to examine ancient wolf genomes on an unprecedented scale. Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs. Ollivier, M., Speidel, L.,

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Ancestry Heritage Humanities History 105

TCI

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

TCI’s free social studies activities will keep students engaged throughout the year as they explore the history behind Labor Day and biographies for Black History Month. Discover the history of Labor Day and get biographies of notable labor organizers and their work. Get the lessons. Get the lessons. Get the lessons. presidents.

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Social Studies Primary Sources Heritage K-12 52

Anthropology.net

APRIL 14, 2024

Preserving Indigenous Heritage Central to Dr. Kelly's mission is the preservation and celebration of Indigenous heritage. Accessing the Legacy The AMSD represents more than just a repository of artifacts; it is a portal into the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous Australian history and culture.

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Sapiens

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It turns out my skillset helps map places and histories that are significant in Wajãpi Oral Traditions. Together, we record every mark of the past as a relevant piece of history on Wajãpi Indigenous Land. We document their places and histories through GPS mapping, audio recordings, drawings, and photographs.

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Archaeology Heritage K-12 History 107

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Dating back to the Late Preceramic Period, this plaza predates iconic structures like the Great Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge, marking it as a significant milestone in architectural history. Through outreach efforts, the team works closely with local residents to share findings and preserve cultural heritage. 1 Toohey, J.

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Heritage Archaeology Anthropology Artifacts 59

C3 Teachers

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

As I walk down my hallways, I gaze at my students’ Black History Month posters that cover the walls and I realize how I’ve changed since my early years. But as I walk by these images, I wonder how the fresh-faced teacher who promised to never “teach” Black History Month has now decorated the whole school with Black images.

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Heritage American History Pedagogy History 52

ACRE

JUNE 27, 2023

It is the mission of the Delta Cultural Center to preserve, interpret and present the cultural heritage of this legendary 27-county area. It is the mission of the Delta Cultural Center to research, document, interpret and present the heritage of the people of the Arkansas Delta.

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Cultures Heritage Geography Museum 52

Anthropology.net

APRIL 23, 2024

In the vast tapestry of human history, certain discoveries emerge as seismic shifts, reshaping our understanding of our origins and the paths we've traversed. As anthropologists and linguists embark on a voyage of discovery, Mithen's magnum opus stands as a beacon illuminating the path toward a deeper understanding of our linguistic heritage.

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Humanities Archaeology Heritage Cultures 98

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Given the history of settler colonialism and the use of Native boarding schools that sought to erase Native identity, making sure that students’ tribal knowledge and traditions are celebrated and integrated into the curriculum will allow students to succeed, the report’s authors say.

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K-12 Heritage Cultures Tradition 111

Studies Weekly

MAY 6, 2024

When students learn about history, they see social skills in action. Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness. How you teach social studies can also help your students develop soft skills.

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Anthropology.net

MAY 26, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered a pivotal chapter in human migration history with the discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones at the Laili rock shelter in Timor Island. This find challenges existing theories about the route early humans took to reach Australia and sheds light on their sophisticated maritime capabilities.

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Archaeology Artifacts Heritage Humanities 52

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

MAY 24, 2022

Whatever version you decide to use, each one comes with a title page and four rule cards covering the following: Be Prepared Be Punctual Be Present Be Polite Around the World Skyline Posters If you are a world history or social studies teacher, these world skyline posters can help transform your walls or bulletin boards!

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Heritage Social Studies World History History 130

Anthropology.net

MAY 13, 2024

Professor Michael Petraglia, co-author of the study, notes, "These findings suggest a geographically widespread presence of Homo sapiens across Eastern Asia after 40,000 years ago, challenging previous interpretations and providing valuable insights into the occupation history of China." Grün, R., Petraglia, M. D., & Shao, Q.

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Heritage Humanities History Research 52

NCHE

MAY 1, 2023

Since 2017, NCHE has offered professional learning colloquia that focus on “Technology’s Impact in American History (TIAH).” With Francis’s help, we began to frame a colloquium to focus on the pre-19 th century period and chose the title, “ Uncovering Lost Voices in American History.”

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Primary Sources Archiving Library Museum 100

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

13, 2024 • By Studies Weekly History would not be the same without the inspiring lives of Black humanitarians. For Black History Month, we honor four heroes who advocated for civil rights, fought for the underserved, and spoke out for the welfare of others. 4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians Feb.

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Museum Social Studies Advocacy History 52

C3 Teachers

MARCH 30, 2022

Doing so also offers valuable resources that can be used to help bring history to life. Many cultural centers curate history, geography, and civic exhibits that connect the past with the present. Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. Image via Step Out Buffalo.

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Cultures Heritage Civic Engagement Civics 52

Anthropology.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Unearthing History The excavation, led by DigVentures , revealed the remains of a master blacksmith's forge, offering a captivating glimpse into the region's ancient craftsmanship. In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered a sophisticated Iron Age blacksmith's workshop in Oxfordshire, England.

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Archaeology Artifacts Heritage Humanities 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

The best class I ever taught centered on the history of Washington, D.C. They learned about the history of their neighborhoods and the origins of the music they listened to. I didn’t explore my Korean heritage until college and only learned about LGBTQ+ historical leaders in my late twenties.

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Heritage Artifacts Local History History 118

ED Surge

JANUARY 11, 2023

As a teacher in Hawaiʻi, I am keenly aware and reminded of my identity as a "local" teacher, one whose family heritage traces back generations in the same community. Despite our history, we must contend with the fact that we are settlers with values and beliefs that may not align with Indigenous and Native communities.

Ancestry 118

Ancestry Heritage History Cultures 118

Anthropology.net

MARCH 13, 2024

Credit: UKW Evolutionary Origins of the PNPLA3 Variant: To trace the evolutionary history of the PNPLA3 variant, researchers embarked on a comprehensive analysis of ancient and modern human DNA. Frequencies of the risk variant in present-day humans are indicated in percent of the population.

Anthropology 59

Anthropology Heritage Humanities History 59

Anthropology.net

DECEMBER 17, 2023

According to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, these ancient human relatives possessed distinctive physical traits such as larger noses, angled cheekbones, and sturdy physiques. A model of a Neanderthal male on display at the Natural History Museum in London. Will Oliver/PA Images/Getty Images. Colbran, L.

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Museum K-12 Heritage Humanities 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 10, 2019

Then I took a class with Gene Woods, following the Facing History and Ourselves curriculum. Teaching students about their heritage, and about other groups’ heritage, allows students to break free of stereotypes and appreciate their challenges and triumphs. The history we were learning about was my history, too.

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Heritage History Humanities Cultures 83

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2013

Students that participate in this experience travel to Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic as they learn firsthand about one of the most traumatic events in human history. Mr. Stipel took the group to the former Lostice synagogue and gave them the history of the Jews in Lostice. Lostice is a town of about 3,000 people.

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Heritage Artifacts History Critical Thinking 287

Strange Maps

AUGUST 24, 2023

Credit : Universal History Archive / Getty Images) And that’s not all that’s wrong with this map. Credit : Fine Art Images / Heritage Images / Getty Images) One of the more intriguing mentions in the Book of Roger is of Irlandah-al-Kabirah (“Great Ireland”), one day’s sailing from Iceland. For starters, you’re seeing it upside-down.

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Women's History Network

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Pascal Theatre Company is running a two-year Lottery Heritage Funded project: Women for Women: 19th century women in Bloomsbury. The aim of the project is to highlight some key women who lived, worked, studied or networked in Bloomsbury, London, exploring the challenges they faced and celebrating their achievements.

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Anthropology News

JANUARY 24, 2024

How do you study Blackness in a place that denies its local history of anti-Indigenous and anti-Black structural violence? One of the challenges we face as African Norwegians is that our history in the country we have come to call home often is not well known, both within and outside our communities. As we’ve always done.

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Heritage Cultures History Anthropology 52

ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you’re a history buff, you may already know that Cleopatra had a substantial amount of rizz. History teacher Lauren Cella's "Gen Z Teaches History" series has earned about 30 million views on Instagram and TikTok combined. And I always say, ‘History is interesting.’ I think other people make it boring.

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History Teaching Primary Sources Heritage 24

Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For six weeks, we spent 40 percent of our time at the American Anthropological Association (AAA) office and 60 percent of our time at partner institutions: the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This ancient city, with a history spanning over 2,000 years, is still inhabited and preserves traditional structures such as windcatchers. Golabatoon doozi embroidery represents the rich visual heritage of the region; however, its existence is now under threat, mirroring the precarious state of the windcatchers themselves.

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Anthropology Heritage Tradition Cultures 111

Anthropology News

APRIL 30, 2024

Bonded by their shared experiences of never having had the opportunity to learn their heritage language, they come together every day to take beginner-level Mongolian classes and sing Mongolian songs. There were ten students and Teacher Tuya, all in their late 50s or 60s, who were part of a Mongolian-language learning initiative.

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