Are you familiar with the Big History Project? It's has a proven, positive impact; it's free, open, and online; it's flexible and adjustable; and aligned to standards. As they say, it's a Social Studies World History course that runs on jet fuel! There are a few ways to learn about it and stay informed throughout … Continue reading World History Teachers
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Big History Project
The Big History Project is history told through engaging videos, animations, articles and classroom activities targeting middle and high school students. The project is a joint effort among teachers, scholars, scientists, and their supporters designed to provide a free, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary curriculum for high school students. For an overview of the project watch David Christian's … Continue reading Big History Project
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From the University of Michigan Museum of Art Xu Weixin: Monumental Portraits UMMA Workshop for Educators Saturday, April 23, 2016 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Usually, a portrait records a person’s features but sometimes, as in the work of the important contemporary Chinese painter, Xu Weixin, a portrait records much, much more. His Miner Portraits and Chinese … Continue reading HS World History PD