“Anthropology demands the open-mindedness with which one must look and listen, record in astonishment and wonder that which one would not have been able to guess.”
– Margaret Mead
Anthropology is the study of human societies, their cultures, and their development. The aim of anthropology is to use a broad approach to gain an understanding of our past, present, future and address the problems humans face in biological, social and cultural life. This course will explore the evolution, similarity, and diversity of humankind through time. It will look at how we have evolved from a biologically and culturally weak species of primarily hunters and gatherers, to an advanced one that has the ability to cause catastrophic change with atomic weapons, but also create Doritos Locos tacos. The major units will look at what Anthropology is, how humans have evolved over time, including how we live, how we dress, what we believe, how we form groups, and how we provide for and interact with one another.
A few key reminders:
- CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK FOR LIVE-STREAM CLASSES
- A recording for the beginning of each class (TO INCLUDE THE JOURNAL QUESTION) will be posted.
That recording WILL include entire lectures, activities, or projects, but NOT quizzes, tests, etc. - While lectures will be recorded and streamed, the PPT and PDF versions of each PPT is also available on the schedule.
- Direct any questions to CPT Curtis at jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org
ANTHROPOLOGY – Spring 2023* (Terms 3 & 4)
Wednesday, Jan 18 – Classroom Orientation / Disclosure (DUE Jan 25)
Monday, Jan 23 – NOTES – Day 1 – Introduction to Anthropology
Wednesday, Jan 25 – Evolution of Me (DUE Feb 1)
Friday, Jan 27 – Artifact “Show and Tell” – History of a Thing
Monday, Jan 30 – NOTES – Day 2 – Theories in Anthropology
Wednesday, Feb 1 – QUIZ – Days 1 & 2
Monday, Feb 6 – NOTES – Day 3 – Bones and Tools
Wednesday, Feb 8 – Study Guide – Anthropology Basics
Friday, Feb 10 – Finish Study Guide
Monday, Feb 13 – Kahoot Review (Case Study Video)
Wednesday, Feb 15 – TEST – Anthropology Basics / Extra Credit Article
Wednesday, Feb 22 – Snow Day / Late Start / Catch-Up
Monday, Feb 27 – NOTES – Day 1 – Evolution
Wednesday, Mar 1 – What’s Your Evolution Handout / What’s Your Evolution- Sample Topics (DUE Mar 6)
Friday, Mar 3 – Finish “What’s Your Evolution”
Monday, Mar 6 – Finish Handout / Prepare Presentations (DUE Mar 8 or 13)
Wednesday, Mar 8 – Evolution Presentations
Monday, Mar 13 – Evolution Presentations
Wednesday, Mar 15 – Evolution Presentations
Monday, Mar 20 – NOTES – Day 2 – Heredity and Family
Wednesday, Mar 22 – QUIZ – Evolution and Genes Study Guide – Evolution
End Term 3 (22 Days)
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Monday, Mar 27 – Snow Day Catch-Up / Games
Wednesday, Mar 29 – NOTES – Day 3 – Socialization
Friday, Mar 31 – Study Guide – Evolution (DUE Mar 31)
Spring Break Apr 3-7
Monday, Apr 10 – Finish Study Guide / Jeopardy / Kahoot
Wednesday, Apr 12 – TEST – Evolution and Family
Monday, Apr 17 – NOTES – Day 1 – Stories, Fables, and Myths
Wednesday, Apr 19 – Tell Me A Story Handout (DUE Apr 26)
Friday, Apr 21 – SERVICE DAY (No Classes)
Monday, Apr 24 – Work on Handout / Story-Telling Schedule
Wednesday, Apr 26 – Finish Handout / Story-Telling Schedule
Monday, May 1 – Story-Telling
Wednesday, May 3 – Story-Telling
Friday, May 5 – Story-Telling / TBD
Monday, May 8 – NOTES – Day 2 – Religion
Wednesday, May 10 – Study Guide – Stories and Religion (DUE May 17)
Monday, May 15 – Finish Study Guide / Review Game
Wednesday, May 17 – TEST – Stories, Religion, and Ethics / Extra Credit Article
Friday, May 19 – Review Test / Catch-Up
Monday, May 22 – CPT Curtis 10 Rules for Life (Final Lesson)
Wednesday, May 24 – Class Party? / TBD
End Term 4 / Semester 2 (19 Days)
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE (Changes will be updated weekly on class website and Canvas)
Direct any questions to CPT Curtis at jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org
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