myhistro | Just another WordPress.com site Required Courses Humanities (8 units/trimester, Year Course) This course is a blended historical and literary study of the West -- a study of classical Mediterranean cultures and their impact on the development of Europe. Framing the year with a few large questions about human nature, we focus on several historical periods that were crucial to the evolution of the Western world: Classical Greece and Rome, the Medieval Period, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment. We investigate the political, intellectual, economic, and social components that made up these periods of great change; we also read stories and poems from each period for their timeless insights into human nature and the values of the age. Sophomore History Imperialism, Identity, and Nation (4 units/trimester, Year Course) his year long course will explore issues of imperialism, identity, and nationalism, primarily in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. United States History Advanced United States History
Ten Websites for Science Teachers We all know that the web is full of excellent web resources for science teachers and students. However, unless you live on the web, finding the best websites can become quite a challenge. This isn't a "Top Ten" list -- instead, it is a list of websites that I either use on a regular basis or just find interesting. From teaching resources for the nature of science and authentic field journals to wacky videos about numbers, I am sure that you will find something in the following list the works for you! Please share your favorite science web resources in the comment section! 1) Understanding Science UC Berkeley's Understanding Science website is a "must use" for all science teachers. 2) Field Research Journals The Field Book Project from the National Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian Institution Archives intends to create a "one stop" archive for field research journals and other documentation. 3) Evolution 4) PhET Simulations 5) Earth Exploration 6) EdHead Interactives video
The Story of Stuff Project College Prep | History What was it like to think, feel, and act in past eras? Our goal is to develop each student’s ability to analyze and think critically about the social, cultural, economic, and political threads that run through the fabric of a civilization. All courses combine lectures and discussions. Requirements include essays, research papers, oral reports, and group projects. Three yearlong history courses are required for graduation—Asian Worlds, Atlantic Worlds, and U.S. and the World—taken in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years, respectively. The History Department also offers a number of history and humanities electives for juniors and seniors, which serve as introductions to history as a field of study.
Middle Ages for Kids Catlin Gabel School: Course Catalog Required Courses | General Electives | Online Courses | Advanced Electives Required Courses Science I and Science II These courses are a two-year integrated sequence of biology, chemistry, and physics. We will explore the fundamental concepts of energy, chemical and physical properties of matter, electricity, chemical reactions, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Current issues in science will be used to establish a sound foundation in science while highlighting the links between disciplines. Accelerated Science I and Science II (honors level) These courses cover all of the topics of Science I and II at an accelerated pace and a greater level of depth. General Electives (Biology | Chemistry | Physics | General Science) These offerings are open to all juniors and seniors. General Science year-long classes Astronomy (Offered 2014-15; alternates with Geology) Geology (Offered in 2015-2016; alternates with Astronomy) This year-long course focuses on physical geology.
Translators and Alphabets for Mayan, Maya, Babylonian, Agartha, UFO, Aliens and Surreal Cultures and Identities Why are our kids so miserable? Melbourne, Australia He admits it: José Lopez always dreamed of going to America and using his training in information technology to make his fortune. But even if he hadn’t been put off by the rhetoric from across the border about building walls and banning people based on their religion, there were 52 times more applicants for visas to emigrate to the United States from his native Mexico last year than were made available under a complex quota system. And even if a technology company agreed to sponsor him, that route, too, was closed off when the number of workers who applied for those kinds of visas in the first week was three times the annual cap. Which is why Lopez has come to find himself in a classroom in Melbourne boning up on his English and preparing for a new life in Australia, a country that invites skilled, well-educated immigrants like him with comparatively open arms. “I wanted to go to Silicon Valley, but I don’t feel like I’m welcome in the United States,” Lopez said.
Museum Box Homepage Games and fun for kids from UK museums, galleries, heritage and science centres History for kids Aztec Calendar: Today in the Aztec and Maya Calendar Aztecs for Kids - Daily Life Like nearly all of the ancient civilizations, the rich lived in luxury and the poor worked. In the Aztec civilization, class structure was very important. Homes : The Rich: Homes of the nobles and wealthy were made of sun-dried brick. The Poor: Homes of the farmers and other commoners were huts with thatched roofs. Clothing : Upper Class: People in the upper class wore clothing decorated with feathers and embroidery to show their status. Common People: It was against the law for commoners to wear feathers. Marriage : At about age 20, men married women who were ages 14-15. Matchmakers were usually old women. New Babies: The birth of a baby was a really big deal. Correct Behavior : The Aztecs were very concerned that all their citizens behave correctly. Slaves: The Aztec nobles had slaves. Poetry: For all their love of war, the Aztecs had a softer side. Games : The Aztecs loved games. Schools : Kids went to school . All Aztec children had to attend school, even girls and slaves. Slaves