Shared from Twitter: Opening the Way to India (Article) - Ancient History Encyclopedia

Opening the Way to India (Article) - Ancient History Encyclopedia

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Shared from Twitter: Spencer Wells: Why Did Humans Migrate Out Of Africa? : NPR

Spencer Wells: Why Did Humans Migrate Out Of Africa? : NPR

National Geographic: New Human Ancestor Walked Like Us, Climbed Like an Ape

New Human Ancestor Walked Like Us, Climbed Like an Ape
National Geographic

Strong hands and shock-resistant wrists gave the ancient human Homo naledi an advantage over ape cousins. Read the full story

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National Geographic: How Giraffes Became Winners by a Neck

How Giraffes Became Winners by a Neck
National Geographic

Giraffes have taught generations of students how evolution works. Read the full story

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Food Revolution Day

Check out Food Revolution Day!

FIGHTING FOR FOOD EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD

Food Revolution Day is a global campaign to put compulsory practical food education on the school curriculum. Jamie passionately believes that by educating children about food in a fun and engaging way, we can equip them with the basic skills they need to lead healthier, happier lives, for themselves and their future families.

Read more at http://www.foodrevolutionday.com/#kBoKIrGS5TIWkefj.99

National Geographic: Inspection of King Tut’s Tomb Reveals Hints of Hidden Chambers

Inspection of King Tut's Tomb Reveals Hints of Hidden Chambers
National Geographic

Secret doors may conceal the burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti, but tantalizing clues await further testing. Read the full story

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Discover: New Species of Human Ancestor Discovered in South Africa

Researchers say new dinosaur found in northern Alaska

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Researchers say new dinosaur found in northern Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Researchers have uncovered a new species of plant-eating dinosaur in Alaska, according to a report published Tuesday.

The animal was a variety of hadrosaur, a duck-billed dinosaur that roamed in herds, said Pat Druckenmiller, earth sciences curator at the University of Alaska Museum in Fairbanks.

Northern Alaska likely was once covered by forest in a warmer ...

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An Ice-Cold Case

 

A little over 20 years ago, a perfectly preserved corpse was found buried in the ice, high up in the Alps. And after decades of investigating, cutting-edge forensics have revealed not only a murder mystery, but a startling story about one man's final days.

When hikers first found Ötzi (the nickname given to the body discovered in 1991), everyone assumed they'd stumbled upon an unfortunate mountaineering accident. But as the body was pulled from the ice, authorities started to suspect this wasn't a modern-day adventure gone wrong. It was, as producer Andy Mills explains, an OLD body. Really, really old. 

A pep talk from Kid President to YOU

Newton South Lion's Roar - 9/11/15

This week the Newton South Lion's Roar features a story "Among the Ashes" written by Mona Baloch and Emily Belt. I was interviewed for the article (see pages 16 & 17). These student journalists did an excellent job.

  

Design and Text | Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee

9/11 Timeline videos

September 11, 2015 marks the 14th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. The following videos are timelines of what happened on that day.

2015 Claire Cup

Congratulations go to Hannah, 

2015 Winner of the Claire Cup!

A Second Place Salute goes to Merry

Under Construction

Please pardon the appearance and functionality of this website and my schoology site as it is under construction.  Enjoy the rest of the summer.

- Mr. W

Ancient Athens

Athens, Dawn of Democracy
The following videos will give you a visual idea of ancient Athens and early democracy. As you watch the videos try to imagine yourself in Athens. What would you see, hear, taste, smell or touch? How would you feel if you were in this location at that time?

In class we will be discussing:
1) Conflict
2) Individual people that shaped Athens
3) Choices people made or didn't make

Silk Road

Check out my Silk Road presentation...