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Culture Evolves Slowly, Falls Apart Quickly | Wired Science | Wired.com - 8 views

www.wired.com/...evolution-of-culture culture politics evolution archaeology anthropology
shared by Ed Webb on 26 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • “just as evolutionary biologists use phylogenetic trees constructed using genetic data to test evolutionary hypotheses, anthropologists have recently begun to use cultural phylogenetics to test hypotheses about human social and cultural evolution,”
  • Political complexity indeed grew slowly, bit by bit, with no sudden jumps from bands to chiefdoms or tribes to states. “Political evolution, like biological evolution, tends to proceed through small steps rather than through major jumps in ‘design space,’” wrote Mace and Currie. However, purely forward-marching models didn’t fit the data. There was evidence of societies marching backwards as well, and this didn’t follow the same step-by-step path. Societies could collapse.
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The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Logs and Journals of Ships on Exploration - 5 views

www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/...shipsonexploration.asp medieval europe britain uk navy science enlightenment england sources documents primary sources exploration explorers discovery america asia africa south america
shared by David Hilton on 10 Dec 09 - Cached
  • David Hilton on 10 Dec 09
     
    "These volumes are the logs (navigational records) and journals (narrative accounts) of naval officers of ships engaged in exploration and surveying, which were used by the Hydrographic Office to produce charts and other data. Most of the logs were kept by naval captains, masters, lieutenants and masters' mates, although there are a few logs which were kept by boatswains or assistant surgeons. Amongst this collection of Royal Naval logs, there are a several logs which were kept by merchant ships. "
  • David Hilton on 10 Dec 09
     
    Gotta love the British National Archives. More and more of this type of material is being made available.
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SHOW®/WORLD - A New Way To Look At The World - 4 views

show.mappingworlds.com/world maps statistics interactive geography
shared by Jamie Gravell on 01 Jun 10 - Cached
  • Jamie Gravell on 01 Jun 10
     
    Interactive statistical map w/data overlay
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A history of conflicts - 10 views

www.conflicthistory.com W.H.H. maps MilitaryHistory
shared by Nate Kogan on 20 Oct 09 - Cached
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  • Daniel Rivera on 20 Oct 09
     
    Conflicts mapped by timeline using Google Maps!
  • Nate Kogan on 05 Nov 09
     
    Great map, timeline, and data resource related to military history and conflicts. Perhaps a good way to introduce concepts, or potentially also good for a project based around a particular year or decade -- helps reveal similar trends at a given point in time.
  • David Hilton on 09 Nov 09
     
    That's cool.
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TED talk: Eric Sanderson pictures New York -- before the City (2009) - 2 views

www.ted.com/..._new_york_before_the_city.html hist110resources
shared by Lisa M Lane on 29 Apr 11 - No Cached
  • Lisa M Lane on 29 Apr 11
     
    "Armed with an 18th-century map, a GPS and reams of data, Eric Sanderson has re-plotted the Manhattan of 1609, just in time for New York's quadricentennial."
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The Most Pernicious Misconception About Democracy - The New New - Medium - 2 views

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shared by Tom McHale on 15 Nov 18 - No Cached
  • Tom McHale on 15 Nov 18
     
    "State Tectonics, which wraps up Older's critically acclaimed Centenal Cycle series, may be science fiction, but its speculations are eerily relevant. Reading it, one can't help but think of current refugee crises, the rise of reactionary nationalism, the inevitability of accelerating data breaches, and the terrifying brinkmanship so evident in Washington. But unlike the bleak scenarios played out in Black Mirror, Older's world is nuanced, not dystopic, assuring us that even in the midst of disaster, it's still possible to make a difference with a combination of luck, hard work, and compassion."
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First the Nightmare, Then the News - NYTimes.com - 7 views

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shared by Ed Webb on 29 Apr 12 - No Cached
  • to get an impression of the nature of a person, one has to see him in motion. So much is contained in the posture of the body, the position of the hands, the movement of the eyes.
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      Ed Webb on 29 Apr 12
       
      I've been turning this over since I first read this last week - on Shakespeare's birthday, actually. How true is this? Can we not get a sense of the nature of a person who existed before video technology existed? Are those who exist for us only as text and artefacts irretrievable? I don't think so. But what, precisely, is missing in the absence of this data of how people move?
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Bringing History to Life - High School Notes (usnews.com) - 13 views

www.usnews.com/...bringing-history-to-life history History Day current issues in social studies education
shared by Kristen McDaniel on 10 May 11 - No Cached
  • The students' documentary was part of National History Day, a program that more than 600,000 middle and high school students participate in each year.
  • They're going to archives, going to museums, doing real historical research. In the process of all this, they learn history, they learn about their nation's past. They learn important skills they can apply in their careers and in college.
  • We have empirical data that proves without a doubt that kids who participate in History Day outperform their peers who don't.
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  • In middle and high school, that's where the loss of instruction time comes.
  • has to be an engaged study of the past.
  • [National History Day] is not just for gifted and talented students; this is a program that does extremely well with kids in the lower quartile.
  • riginal research, you have an opportunity to form your own opinion on a topic. You're looking at original material. They do have to read secondary material so that they can have context. Have you talked to any teachers about how they're discussing the killing of Osama bin Laden with students? What should teachers be saying to their students? What's the importance of recent history in history class? I haven't had the chance to talk to any teachers since [last] Sunday. But I can tell you that what I hope they're doing is helping young people put this in perspective. I hope they're helping students understand the history of terror and understand why 9/11 happened in the first place. You have to understand the history of the Middle East and the history of the United States' role there, so you can draw some meaning and understanding. Using the word understanding doesn't mean condoning; it just means you need to understand why it may have happened. See how your school stacks up in our rankings of Best High Schools. Have something of interest to share? Send your news to us at highschoolnotes@usnews.com. More High School Notes posts Reader Comments Add Comment Start the discussion! Be the first to comment on this story. var RecaptchaOptions = { theme : 'clean' }; Add Your Thoughts Title Comment 3000 characters left About You Name Email State - state - AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY International Please enter the two words below into the text field underneath the image. Recaptcha.widget = Recaptcha.$("recaptcha_widget_div"); Recaptcha.challenge_callback(); Your comment will be posted immediately, unless it is spam or contains profanity. For more information, please see our
  • Kristen McDaniel on 10 May 11
     
    Outlining the importance of National History Day.
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Technology a key tool in writing instruction | Community | eSchoolNews.com - 9 views

www.eschoolnews.com/...ey-tool-in-writing-instruction web2.0 PD learning social media tools writing instruction technology education
shared by Daniel Ballantyne on 07 Nov 10 - Cached
  • Students should have an opportunity to write for a real audience and collaborate on writing projects, experts say—and the internet can help
  • The report found that the use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, podcasts, wikis, and comics-creating software can heighten students’ engagement and enhance their writing and thinking skills in all grade levels and across all subjects.
  • First, every student needs one-on-one access to computers or mobile technology in classrooms.
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  • Second, every teacher needs professional development in the effective use of digital tools for teaching and learning, including the use of digital tools to promote writing. Teachers need an opportunity to use technology themselves so they can share what they learn with the students
  • Finally, all schools and districts need a comprehensive technology policy to ensure that the necessary infrastructure, technical support, and resources are available for teaching and learning.
  • Daniel Ballantyne on 07 Nov 10
     
    Technology a key tool in writing instruction
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Video Conferencing Solutions - For E-learning - 0 views

www.peoplelink.in/cation-video-conferencing.html Educational video conferencing Distance education conference
shared by chakri_seo on 30 Mar 15 - No Cached
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  • chakri_seo on 30 Mar 15
     
    PeopleLink offers a unique solution for this vertical capable of delivering best in Class Video experience, flexible scalability, and a comprehensive set of data collaboration tools which make learning extremely effective & efficient.
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Interactive Map Showing Immigration Data Since 1880 - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com - 0 views

www.nytimes.com/...0310-immigration-explorer.html demographics geography immigration usa us america maps
shared by David Hilton on 04 Jul 09 - Cached
  • David Hilton on 04 Jul 09
     
    This is an interactive animated map showing information on immigration into the US since the mid-19th century. You can choose a group and a time period and then get a map showing how those people setting in the country at that time.
  • David Hilton on 04 Jul 09
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Transparency - from GOOD Magazine - 0 views

www.good.is/...department.php data infographic transparency visualization graphic organizers
shared by Rob Kamrowski on 04 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Rob Kamrowski on 04 Sep 09
     
    Awesome visualizations of current events
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The National Archives | NDAD | Welcome - 0 views

www.ndad.nationalarchives.gov.uk uk britain england archives statistics data 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s education government documents sources
shared by David Hilton on 07 Jul 09 - Cached
  • David Hilton on 07 Jul 09
     
    "The National Digital Archive of Datasets (NDAD) preserves and provides online access to archived digital Datasets and documents from UK central government departments. Our collection spans 40 years of recent history, with the earliest available Dataset dating back to about 1963." Gotta love the UK National Archives.
  • David Hilton on 07 Jul 09
     
    The National Digital Archive of Datasets (NDAD) preserves and provides online access to archived digital Datasets and documents from UK central government departments. Our collection spans 40 years of recent history, with the earliest available Dataset dating back to about 1963.
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Mapeas - 6 views

mapeas.com maps news geography data currentevents
shared by Christina Briola on 18 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Christina Briola on 18 Oct 10
     
    World news on a Map
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U.S. National Debt Clock : Real Time - 3 views

www.usdebtclock.org debt clock deficit politics finance data curriculum history language social studies economics government civics digitalcitizenship elementary middleschool usa budget military
shared by David Hilton on 12 Jan 10 - Cached
  • David Hilton on 12 Jan 10
     
    It's not strictly speaking history-related however most of us also teach social studies or something similar and it was just too cool to pass up. An excellent way of demonstrating to students the issues regarding the current Western economic model and the Chimerica conundrum. Scary.
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