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Does Ancient Mosaic Hold a New Image of Alexander the Great?

WORLD Archaeologists in Huqoq, Israel, are puzzling over depictions of dancers, elephants, and a mysterious figure that may be Alexander the Great. (Nat Geo News) Learn more about Huqoq and its dazzling mosaics with our terrific case study! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Note: Current Event Connections is slowing down for the summer. Our column will continue … Continue reading Does Ancient Mosaic Hold a New Image of Alexander the Great?

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Projects for Peace: Using Art to Teach Students the Value of Peace

Jeremy Forgione teaches social studies and language arts at West Woods Upper Elementary in Farmington, Connecticut. He has been teaching for 15 years and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and peace in his 6th grade class. Activity: War and Peace Grade: 6 Time Commtment: 2 Class Periods “War and Peace” is an artistic and reflective project that demonstrates the value and fragility of peace. Each student spends … Continue reading Projects for Peace: Using Art to Teach Students the Value of Peace

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Poetry Map Reveals a City’s Inner World

ARTS A new digital poetry map from the Toronto Public Library links city neighborhoods to the verse that has been written about them. (Toronto Star) Celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month with our diverse collection of of content about poems, poets, and poetry. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including a link to the Toronto Poetry Map and today’s … Continue reading Poetry Map Reveals a City’s Inner World

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Sawdust Carpets Coat Guatemalan Streets

ARTS Colorful sawdust carpets coat the streets of Guatemala’s cities during their iconic Easter Holy Week processions. This year, the country has a new reason to celebrate—it has been recognized by Guinness World Records for producing the longest sawdust carpet in the world. (Daily Mail—be sure to look at the gorgeous photos!) What other “ephemeral art” can you find in our collections? Discussion Ideas The … Continue reading Sawdust Carpets Coat Guatemalan Streets

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ISIS Targets Humanity’s Shared History

WORLD National Geographic Archaeology Fellow Fred Hiebert puts into perspective Islamic State’s recent, widely publicized destruction of artifacts and archaeological sites in Iraq and Syria. (National Geographic News) Learn why globe-traveling archaeologist Fred Hiebert thinks “being an educator” is the most exciting part of his job. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s … Continue reading ISIS Targets Humanity’s Shared History

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