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Deep interaction with Science, Technology and American History enriched by visiting The Museum of Science and Technology, Historical Monuments in Boston-MA.This was my best practical experience. Extraordinary for my education.

For the first time, the findings of a Germany-wide survey are providing an overview of human remains from colonial contexts present in museums and university collections. The survey was conducted by the German Contact Point for Collections from Colonial Contexts and commissioned by the Federal Government, the Länder and the municipal umbrella organisations. The evaluation of the data provided gives the following overview: Approximately 17,000 human remains from colonial contexts are held by the 33 surveyed institutions. Nearly half of these remains (about 46%) cannot currently be geographically identified. The majority of the geographically identifiable human remains come from Africa and Oceania, accounting for 71%. However, human remains from all continents exist in these institutions. Kulturstiftung der Länder #museums #universities #scientificinstitutions #colonialcontexts #survey #humanremains #kulturstiftungderländer

A few weeks ago, our 8th grade students embarked on a transformative trip to D.C. where they reflected on U.S. history with memorable museum and memorial visits. Read more about their trip and reflections from students themselves in the latest blog post at the link below! #TheOaksAcademy #TheOaksBlog #transformativeeducation #DCtrip #classicaleducation #handsonlearning #classicalschool #indyschools #school

In the Natural History Museum in London, there is a 5m wide slice from a giant redwood. Its rings chart the 1,300-year life of this 101m tree till it was felled in 1891. Although its roots do not go down that deep (one to two meters on average) they spread as much as 30 meters in all directions. Why? Well, the giant redwood grows where there's plenty of surface water, it doesn't need to tap into deeper water supplies. It needs to capture as much as it can. The Shepherd’s Tree, found in the Kalahari Desert, has roots that go 𝟳𝟬𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽! And yet it only grows up to 10m tall. So while the expression in the image isn't accurate, it still points to truth. The taller we grow and the tougher the situations we face, the more we need resources and relationships to support us. ----------------------------------------- Enjoyed this? 🔄 Share with your network so they can benefit. 👣 And follow me for more sketchy ideas on creativity and critical thinking.

Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn more about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and upcoming celebrations in this resource guide from National Museum of the American Latino

Are you a researcher interested in colonial arts and preservation? Do you have an interest in objects and collections with a colonial context?Then this is for you 😊 The Dutch Research Council is calling on researchers interested in colonial arts to apply for its research grants. This grant aims to fosters collaboration between researchers from countries of origin and Dutch museums, promoting knowledge development and exchange on objects with a colonial context. Interested parties should apply through this link: https://lnkd.in/dSq-W_8B Applications close on the 19th of March 🇳🇱🇳🇬 #nlinigeria #scholarshipoppurtunity #culturalexchange #solvingglobalchallengestogether

Memory scholars & P/CVE practitioners working on #memory after #terrorism , you are warmly invited to take part in this excellent research by Kostas Arvanitis!

Education in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) field is key to preserving cultural heritage for future generations. By nurturing childrens appreciation for the past, we ensure they grow up to understand and protect it. 🏛️📜🖼️