This course was developed and taught by Ben Marwick, Professor of Archaeology …
This course was developed and taught by Ben Marwick, Professor of Archaeology at University of Washington. It is a requirement for the UW Master of Science in Data Science, introduces students to the principles and tools for computational reproducibility in data science using R. Topics covered include acquiring, cleaning and manipulating data in a reproducible workflow using the tidyverse. Students will use literate programming tools, and explore best practices for organizing data analyses. Students will learn to write documents using R markdown, compile R markdown documents using knitr and related tools, and publish reproducible documents to various common formats. Students will learn strategies and tools for packaging research compendia, dependency management, and containerising projects to provide computational isolation.
A guide to a University course, including assessment rubrics, where students produce …
A guide to a University course, including assessment rubrics, where students produce a research-based (OER) podcast. Taught at the University of Leeds by Antonio Martínez-Arboleda.
STS.467 examines the intellectual foundations of archaeology in the deep sea. The …
STS.467 examines the intellectual foundations of archaeology in the deep sea. The course explores the current convergence of oceanography, archaeology, and engineering which allows scientists to discover, survey, and excavate shipwrecks in deep water with robots and submarines. The course seeks to address the following questions: How are new devices best employed for archaeological work? How do new capabilities (e.g. higher frequencies, higher resolution, all digital data output) change operations plans and research designs? What new technologies will be required? Area studies focus on the Aegean in Minoan times and western Sicily during Phoenician, Greek, and Roman hegemony.
The Response Paper assignment asks students to synthesize themes and concepts, offer …
The Response Paper assignment asks students to synthesize themes and concepts, offer critique, and pose questions related to the representation of Black immigrants in American culture. The resource also offers a grading rubric.
Major cultural stressors can impact the development of various new religious movements. …
Major cultural stressors can impact the development of various new religious movements. Slavery in the Americas played an important role in the development of several new religious movements, including Rastafarianism. The historical trajectory of the enslaved West African population in the Carribean islands of modern day Haiti and Jamaica, combined with contact with various European cultures, resulted in the development of Vodun in Haiti and Rastafarianism in Jamaica. Vodou and Rastafarianism illustrate the response of people subjugated to slavery and colonialism through religion. The focus on this page will be on Rastafarianism, and how it was shaped through historical and cultural agents.
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by …
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:
"The abundant vegetation in forested areas can obstruct the view of potential food sources giving animals that can locate food with senses other than sight an advantage. While researchers hypothesize that fruit aromas evolved to attract primates to effectively disperse the seeds they contain, it’s unclear whether primates can use odor cues to locate fruit outside of their visual range. A recent study tested whether ring-tailed lemurs could detect distant hidden fruit by scent alone. The researchers hid containers holding real and imitation cantaloupe 4-17 m away from a trail routinely used by lemurs. They found that the lemurs were able to locate the real cantaloupe when the wind blew its scent toward the trail but were unable to find the imitation cantaloupe. The lemurs also showed behaviors indicating that they were following the cantaloupe “odor plume..."
The rest of the transcript, along with a link to the research itself, is available on the resource itself.
This course is an an exploration of British culture and politics, focusing …
This course is an an exploration of British culture and politics, focusing on the changing role of the monarchy from the accession of the House of Hanover (later Windsor) in 1714 to the present. The dynasty has encountered a series of crises, in which the personal and the political have been inextricably combined: for example, George III’s mental illness; the scandalous behavior of his son, George IV; Victoria’s withdrawal from public life after the death of Prince Albert; the abdication of Edward VIII; and the public antagonism sparked by sympathy for Diana, Princess of Wales.
What does it mean to run while Black? Writers such as Mitchell …
What does it mean to run while Black? Writers such as Mitchell S. Jackson and Alison Mariella Désir encourage us to reflect upon the intersection between race, running, and embodiment. As a Black runner and Sport Studies scholar, I am also deeply interested in this relationship. In this audio short, I bring listeners with me to a 5K race held on Juneteenth and examine the relationship between running, historical memory, racial trauma, and social action.
Short Description: This is a series of 4 lessons based on an …
Short Description: This is a series of 4 lessons based on an interview with social anthropologist Maria Tendriakova. The topics of the lessons are: Women in Russia, Problems of equality, The Russian Orthodox Church, Nationalities in Russia.
Long Description: This is a series of 4 lessons based on an interview with social anthropologist Maria Tendriakova. The topics of the lessons are: Women in Russia, Problems of equality, The Russian Orthodox Church, Nationalities in Russia.
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With sustainability goal 10, reduced inequalities, we wanted to research inequality through …
With sustainability goal 10, reduced inequalities, we wanted to research inequality through different mediums. We felt that when most people hear inequality, they immediately think of wealth and class differences. While we did explore that, we also wanted to expand from those and explore inequality by how it affects one's safety, if security is dependent on wealth, also access to resources, a focus on mental health and physical wellness, as well what we can see visually and how that it in itself has a negative rippling effect.
SDG 8 & 12 is sustainable tourism. The goal of sustainable tourism …
SDG 8 & 12 is sustainable tourism. The goal of sustainable tourism is to take into the consideration the environmental, social, and economic impacts of traveling and tourism, in order to minimize the negative effects as much as possible. In this presentation, my group and I went to separate locations in our area and talk about how tourists negatively or positively affected local businesses or the environment.
This class is an introduction to studies in science, technology, and society …
This class is an introduction to studies in science, technology, and society (STS), through examining a series of issues, events, conflicts, and problems as illuminated by STS approaches. This iteration includes units on the Aaron Swartz case, photography, and utopia / dystopia. There are regular guest speakers, and several field trips to encourage hands on learning.
This course examines the role of science and medicine in the origins …
This course examines the role of science and medicine in the origins and evolution of concepts of race, sex, and gender from the 17th century to the present. We analyze biological, medical, and anthropological studies and how they intersect with historical, social, political, and cultural ideas about racial, sexual, and gender differences. The course follows lecture/discussion format.
Director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), Dr. Patricia Samford, …
Director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), Dr. Patricia Samford, presents and demonstrates an activity for students to learn about archaeobotany, or the study of botanical finds in archaeological contexts. Using tweezers and magnifying glasses, students search for seeds mixed in sand or gravel, and use a type collection to identify their finds. What do the finds say about the archaeological environment and uses of plants at a site? Search OER Commons for "Search for Seeds - Resources" for related seed id cards and a type collection for the activity. Use to support Maryland/NGSS for Grades K and 2, or Maryland Social Studies Framework for Grade 1. For K-ESS2-2, have students perform the activity then discuss what the seeds tell them about people who would have used the plants and seeds or write a short vignette about the people at this site using the seeds and their uses as evidence. For Grade 1 Content Topic "Life in the Past," have students perform the activity and similar discussion, then compare those plants and their uses to their uses today or plants that have replaced them. For 2-LS2-1, have students perform the activity along with the planting extension. Students can plant multiples of each type of seed and try growing them in conditions with different light; students can also note how much water they give the seeds. Once sprouted, have students record and discuss their findings as to which did better with more/less sunlight/water. If you evaluate or use this resource, please respond to this short (4 question) survey at bit.ly/3Ep57BP
This content includes resources related to the "Search for Seeds - Archaeobotany …
This content includes resources related to the "Search for Seeds - Archaeobotany Activity" available here on OER Commons. In it, Director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), Dr. Patricia Samford, presents and demonstrates an activity for students to learn about archaeobotany, or the study of botanical finds in archaeological contexts. Using tweezers and magnifying glasses, students search for seeds mixed in sand or gravel, and use a type collection to identify their finds. What do the finds say about the archaeological environment and uses of plants at a site?
Shared Voices is a student-centered cultural anthropology mini textbook built with an …
Shared Voices is a student-centered cultural anthropology mini textbook built with an equity lens. We are excited to share this with you all. This book attempts to address the lack of current, reliable, and relevant resources for introductory anthropology courses that center equity and anti-racism.
We set out to create a culturally responsive and inclusive textbook with an anti-racist and global citizenry perspective. We center marginalized voices, stories, and community. This text is a starting point for any introductory anthropology course recognizing that cultural change is constant and the familiar is cousin to the weird and unusual. A work in progress, this text aims to provide students an opportunity to build content as they explore the topics within.
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