THEN has initiated an annotated bibliography project. The Annotated Bibliography is a searchable database of heritage education references for professionals as well as a listing of resources for educators and the general public. The Annotated Bibliography contains books, journals, magazines, newsletters, classroom materials, videos, blogs, and websites.
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Type: Newsletter, Lesson Plan
Elkins, Stefanie
2006 Teacher’s Corner: Introduction to Archaeology & Art Artifacts. AnthroNotes, 27(2): 12-14, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This lesson plan for grades 6-12 introduces students to the fact that archaeologists study man-made structures and artifacts to make interpretations about past cultures. After discussing the definition of art and how cultures have viewed it in both the past and the present, students analyze a specific object and then discuss the importance of context. Elkins also describes two optional activities with additional resource suggestions to further teach the students about context.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22422
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22422
Elkins, Stefanie
2006 Teacher’s Corner: Introduction to Archaeology & Art Artifacts. AnthroNotes, 27(2): 12-14, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This lesson plan for grades 6-12 introduces students to the fact that archaeologists study man-made structures and artifacts to make interpretations about past cultures. After discussing the definition of art and how cultures have viewed it in both the past and the present, students analyze a specific object and then discuss the importance of context. Elkins also describes two optional activities with additional resource suggestions to further teach the students about context.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22422
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22422
Type: Newsletter, Education Unit
Chiarulli, Beverly
2001 Teacher’s Corner: Maya Art and Writing. AnthroNotes, 22(3): 7-9, 14, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
The author begins by describing how archaeologists and art historians are able to understand more about the Maya and how they lived by studying Maya art and writing. Chiarulli describes four exercises, the last of which uses the example of looting to discuss the importance of protecting archaeological sites. This activity is suitable for science, social studies, and art classes at the high school and college levels.
Language: English
Region: Central America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22386
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22386
Chiarulli, Beverly
2001 Teacher’s Corner: Maya Art and Writing. AnthroNotes, 22(3): 7-9, 14, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
The author begins by describing how archaeologists and art historians are able to understand more about the Maya and how they lived by studying Maya art and writing. Chiarulli describes four exercises, the last of which uses the example of looting to discuss the importance of protecting archaeological sites. This activity is suitable for science, social studies, and art classes at the high school and college levels.
Language: English
Region: Central America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22386
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22386
Type: Newsletter, Lesson Plan
Selig, Ruth O.
1982 Teacher’s Corner: Nelson’s Diary. AnthroNotes, 4(3): 6-12, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
In this article, Selig discusses the curriculum packet titled "Of Kayaks and Ulus: The Bering Sea Eskimo Collection of Edward W. Nelson, "The Man Who Collected Worthless Things," which was created to accompany the 'Inua: Spirit World of the Bering Sea Eskimo' exhibit when it traveled to Alaska. This article contains a lesson from the curriculum packet that uses an entry from Nelson's diary. Five questions for students are provided. The 'Inua' exhibit is described at the end of the article, though a visit to the exhibit is not necessary to complete the activity.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22237
Selig, Ruth O.
1982 Teacher’s Corner: Nelson’s Diary. AnthroNotes, 4(3): 6-12, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
In this article, Selig discusses the curriculum packet titled "Of Kayaks and Ulus: The Bering Sea Eskimo Collection of Edward W. Nelson, "The Man Who Collected Worthless Things," which was created to accompany the 'Inua: Spirit World of the Bering Sea Eskimo' exhibit when it traveled to Alaska. This article contains a lesson from the curriculum packet that uses an entry from Nelson's diary. Five questions for students are provided. The 'Inua' exhibit is described at the end of the article, though a visit to the exhibit is not necessary to complete the activity.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22237
Type: Newsletter, Lesson Plan
Williams, Martha
1984 Teacher’s Corner: Random Strategies in Archeology. AnthroNotes, 6(3): 7-8,10, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This lesson plan introduces students to the principles of archaeology through films and activities. Students can then discuss what kinds of information can be acquired from analyzing material remains and the level of accuracy involved in these interpretations. The author describes several activities that allow the students to physically participate in archaeological projects, including a six week simulation in which they create cultural materials, bury them, and excavate their own archaeological sites.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22256
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22256
Williams, Martha
1984 Teacher’s Corner: Random Strategies in Archeology. AnthroNotes, 6(3): 7-8,10, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This lesson plan introduces students to the principles of archaeology through films and activities. Students can then discuss what kinds of information can be acquired from analyzing material remains and the level of accuracy involved in these interpretations. The author describes several activities that allow the students to physically participate in archaeological projects, including a six week simulation in which they create cultural materials, bury them, and excavate their own archaeological sites.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22256
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22256
Type: Newsletter
Shalinsky, Audrey
1985 Teacher’s Corner: Studying Community Festivals. AnthroNotes, 7(1): 7-10, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
In this step-by-step guide to observing and analyzing local community festivals, Shalinsky argues festivals are important to preserving heritage and fostering social cohesion. The author includes a short case study from Wyoming where she has conducted research sponsored by the Wyoming Council for the Humanities.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22259
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22259
Shalinsky, Audrey
1985 Teacher’s Corner: Studying Community Festivals. AnthroNotes, 7(1): 7-10, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
In this step-by-step guide to observing and analyzing local community festivals, Shalinsky argues festivals are important to preserving heritage and fostering social cohesion. The author includes a short case study from Wyoming where she has conducted research sponsored by the Wyoming Council for the Humanities.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22259
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22259
Type: Newsletter, Lesson Plan
Scherer, Joanna Cohan, Lanouette, JoAnne
1997 Teacher’s Corner: Studying Photographs as Historical Documents. AnthroNotes, 19(2): 11-15, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This article uses seven historical photographs of Native Americans as the foundation for a class activity. The activity, divided into three parts, teaches students how to analyze photographs as historical documents, while also teaching them about the heritage of specific Native American peoples.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Elementary, Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22361
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22361
Scherer, Joanna Cohan, Lanouette, JoAnne
1997 Teacher’s Corner: Studying Photographs as Historical Documents. AnthroNotes, 19(2): 11-15, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This article uses seven historical photographs of Native Americans as the foundation for a class activity. The activity, divided into three parts, teaches students how to analyze photographs as historical documents, while also teaching them about the heritage of specific Native American peoples.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Elementary, Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22361
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22361
Type: Newsletter
Lanouette, JoAnne
1988 Teacher’s Corner: Teaching Anthropology Through Literature. AnthroNotes, 10(2): 7-10, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
In this article, Lanouette describes an interview with Catherine Allen, a professor at George Washington University who taught a course titled 'Latin American Cultures Through Literature.' The article details the similarities between anthropology and literature, explaining how the subject matter in each discipline involves structural complexity and meaning. Lanouette offers a breakdown of the course that could be a useful guide to any instructor planning an interdisciplinary approach to a course on cultural heritage.
Language: English
Region: North America, South America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22286
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22286
Lanouette, JoAnne
1988 Teacher’s Corner: Teaching Anthropology Through Literature. AnthroNotes, 10(2): 7-10, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
In this article, Lanouette describes an interview with Catherine Allen, a professor at George Washington University who taught a course titled 'Latin American Cultures Through Literature.' The article details the similarities between anthropology and literature, explaining how the subject matter in each discipline involves structural complexity and meaning. Lanouette offers a breakdown of the course that could be a useful guide to any instructor planning an interdisciplinary approach to a course on cultural heritage.
Language: English
Region: North America, South America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22286
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22286
Type: Newsletter, Lesson Plan
Cunnion, Anh-Thu
2005 Teacher’s Corner: Using Primary Sources. AnthroNotes, 26(2): 7-9, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This lesson plan for grades 9-12, adapted from the author's "Teachers' Guide" created for the "Lakota Winter Counts" website, puts students into the role of 'investigative historians.' It teaches them how to find and evaluate primary sources using archival records of nineteenth-century Lakota.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22479
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22479
Cunnion, Anh-Thu
2005 Teacher’s Corner: Using Primary Sources. AnthroNotes, 26(2): 7-9, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This lesson plan for grades 9-12, adapted from the author's "Teachers' Guide" created for the "Lakota Winter Counts" website, puts students into the role of 'investigative historians.' It teaches them how to find and evaluate primary sources using archival records of nineteenth-century Lakota.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22479
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22479
Type: Newsletter, Lesson Plan
Ward, Elisabeth
2000 Teacher’s Corner: Vikings in Your Classroom. AnthroNotes, 22(1): 9-11, 17, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This article provides seven discussion topics and additional resources on the culture, religion, and travels of the Vikings. This activity is suitable for grades 7-12 and college students. This article should be paired with the AnthroNotes article "Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga" by William Fitzhugh.
Language: English
Region: Europe, North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22477
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22477
Ward, Elisabeth
2000 Teacher’s Corner: Vikings in Your Classroom. AnthroNotes, 22(1): 9-11, 17, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Department of Anthropology
This article provides seven discussion topics and additional resources on the culture, religion, and travels of the Vikings. This activity is suitable for grades 7-12 and college students. This article should be paired with the AnthroNotes article "Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga" by William Fitzhugh.
Language: English
Region: Europe, North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle, High School
URL: https://repository.si.edu/handle/10088/22477
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5479/10088/22477
Type: Education Unit
Phillips, Jr., David A., Ellick, Carol J., ,
2002 Teacher’s Handbook for Desert Water: An Introduction to the Rio Grande Project of Southern New Mexico and West Texas. , , Statistical Research, Inc.
This teacher's handbook was prepared for the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum to accompany traveling education kits on irrigation in the Rincon and Mesilla Valleys of New Mexico and El Paso Valley of Texas. It's creation was sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The Handbook contains background information for the teachers, lesson plans, and a vocabulary list. It also contains a list of useful websites and the list of New Mexico State Department of Education Content Standards and Benchmarks for Grades 5-8.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle School
URL:
DOI:
Phillips, Jr., David A., Ellick, Carol J., ,
2002 Teacher’s Handbook for Desert Water: An Introduction to the Rio Grande Project of Southern New Mexico and West Texas. , , Statistical Research, Inc.
This teacher's handbook was prepared for the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum to accompany traveling education kits on irrigation in the Rincon and Mesilla Valleys of New Mexico and El Paso Valley of Texas. It's creation was sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The Handbook contains background information for the teachers, lesson plans, and a vocabulary list. It also contains a list of useful websites and the list of New Mexico State Department of Education Content Standards and Benchmarks for Grades 5-8.
Language: English
Region: North America
Grade Level, if for classroom: Middle School
URL:
DOI: