Anthropology is the interdisciplinary study of human societies and cultures. It examines aspects of human life such as traditions, beliefs, art, literature, and ways of living from perspectives including biology, sociology, and the humanities. Anthropologists seek to understand cultural practices and how cultures influence and exchange features through contact and over time. Modernization brings changes to indigenous cultures, such as how technology may change traditional leisure activities of Arctic groups like the Inuit.
Ancient Egyptians played many sports similar to modern sports, including various ball games, wrestling, boxing, javelin throwing, archery, chariot racing, and long distance running. Archery involved bows made of wood, animal horns, and animal sinew. Wrestling matches required opponents to throw each other to the ground 3 times to win and biting was prohibited. Swimming was a popular sport practiced in the Nile River and noble families' swimming pools. Egyptians also played a game similar to modern hockey using long palm branch bats and a ball made of compressed papyrus and leather.
The document summarizes various sports and entertainment activities in ancient Egypt, including ball games similar to handball, wrestling, archery, javelin throwing, chariot racing, swimming, hockey, handball, and a primitive form of bowling. Ancient Egyptians participated in wrestling with similar modern rules requiring three throws to win, though biting was forbidden. Archery used bows made of wood or animal horns with strings made of sinew or plants.
Ancient Mesopotamians enjoyed sports like hunting, boxing, wrestling, polo, and board games. Individual sports were often ritualistic, while seals and sculptures depict wrestling and boxing matches between real and mythical creatures. Texts also describe wrestlers, gymnasts and jugglers performing in temples. Little surviving evidence details Mesopotamian game rules, though one epic describes a human polo-like game. Ancient Egyptians participated in wrestling, throwing, archery, swimming, rowing, various ball games and foot races, as well as chariot racing. Sports were a form of entertainment and competition, with winners receiving money or large collars. Many Egyptian sports are still in the Olympics today.
Hattersleys, a UK company that has been making wooden cricket bats and lacrosse sticks for over 100 years, will be closing down. Their master stick-maker Tom Becket, who has crafted sticks from hickory wood for 50 years, says the last stick he makes may be the world's last wooden lacrosse stick. The company director cites the lower production costs and lighter weight of plastic sticks as the reason for discontinuing wooden sticks, as plastic sticks provide the same structural integrity without the added weight for players.
The document discusses how various inventions and discoveries throughout history have led to changes in human civilization and culture. It notes that in the 11th century, the Crusades led to the modern university system, and discoveries in art and recording technologies followed. It argues that humans are inherently driven to discover and invent due to their desire for change and variety, and that while new inventions often look to the past, they make improvements. The document also discusses how genetic studies have traced human migration patterns and relationships between different populations.
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The document discusses the history and development of various sports in the Caribbean, including their origins and cultural significance. It covers cricket, which was imported by Britain and has taken on different meanings in different Caribbean countries. It also discusses football, basketball, and track and field, describing how they were established and have grown in popularity both in the Caribbean and globally.
Ancient Egyptians played many sports similar to modern sports, including various ball games, wrestling, boxing, javelin throwing, archery, chariot racing, and long distance running. Archery involved bows made of wood, animal horns, and animal sinew. Wrestling matches required opponents to throw each other to the ground 3 times to win and biting was prohibited. Swimming was a popular sport practiced in the Nile River and noble families' swimming pools. Egyptians also played a game similar to modern hockey using long palm branch bats and a ball made of compressed papyrus and leather.
The document summarizes various sports and entertainment activities in ancient Egypt, including ball games similar to handball, wrestling, archery, javelin throwing, chariot racing, swimming, hockey, handball, and a primitive form of bowling. Ancient Egyptians participated in wrestling with similar modern rules requiring three throws to win, though biting was forbidden. Archery used bows made of wood or animal horns with strings made of sinew or plants.
Ancient Mesopotamians enjoyed sports like hunting, boxing, wrestling, polo, and board games. Individual sports were often ritualistic, while seals and sculptures depict wrestling and boxing matches between real and mythical creatures. Texts also describe wrestlers, gymnasts and jugglers performing in temples. Little surviving evidence details Mesopotamian game rules, though one epic describes a human polo-like game. Ancient Egyptians participated in wrestling, throwing, archery, swimming, rowing, various ball games and foot races, as well as chariot racing. Sports were a form of entertainment and competition, with winners receiving money or large collars. Many Egyptian sports are still in the Olympics today.
Hattersleys, a UK company that has been making wooden cricket bats and lacrosse sticks for over 100 years, will be closing down. Their master stick-maker Tom Becket, who has crafted sticks from hickory wood for 50 years, says the last stick he makes may be the world's last wooden lacrosse stick. The company director cites the lower production costs and lighter weight of plastic sticks as the reason for discontinuing wooden sticks, as plastic sticks provide the same structural integrity without the added weight for players.
The document discusses how various inventions and discoveries throughout history have led to changes in human civilization and culture. It notes that in the 11th century, the Crusades led to the modern university system, and discoveries in art and recording technologies followed. It argues that humans are inherently driven to discover and invent due to their desire for change and variety, and that while new inventions often look to the past, they make improvements. The document also discusses how genetic studies have traced human migration patterns and relationships between different populations.
The document summarizes aspects of middle class culture that emerged in the late 1800s/early 1900s in America, including changes in standards of living, fashion, education, entertainment, and literature/arts. A growing middle class was able to afford more consumer goods and move out of cities thanks to improved transportation. Literature began exploring social issues and realism, while art like the Ashcan School depicted urban life. Popular entertainment included amusement parks, vaudeville shows, and spectator sports.
The document discusses the history and development of various sports in the Caribbean, including their origins and cultural significance. It covers cricket, which was imported by Britain and has taken on different meanings in different Caribbean countries. It also discusses football, basketball, and track and field, describing how they were established and have grown in popularity both in the Caribbean and globally.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Trichotillomania (TTM) is a compulsive hair-pulling disorder that causes people to pull out their hair from any area of the body. It can range from occasional light pulling to regular removal of large portions of hair. TTM is classified as an impulse control disorder and is often triggered by stress or other stimuli. Common signs include hiding bald spots with wigs or styles and pulling when hands are free during other activities. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on preventing pulling through techniques like bandages or fidget toys and avoiding confrontation about hair loss.
EDUCACIÓN PSICOMOTRIZ CON A*CIERTO - EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA EN EL NIVEL INICIAL.
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LA PSICOMOTRICIDAD ESTUDIA LA RELACION ENTRE LOS MOVIMIENTOS Y LAS FUNCIONES MENTALES, INDAGA LA IMPORTANCIA
DEL MOVIMIENTO EN LA FORMACION DE LA PERSONALIDAD Y EN EL APRENDIZAJE, PERMITE EL DESARROLLO INTEGRAL DE LA PERSONA, TOMANDO EN CUENTA SU ASPECTO AFECTIVO, SOCIAL,INTELECTUAL Y EL MOTRIZ.LAS ACTIVIDADES DE PSICOMOTRICIDAD SIEMPRE TIENEN UN ENFOQUE LUDICO, NUNCA COMPETITIVO, Y SE PRACTICAN DE
MUCHAS FORMAS DIFERENTES Y DIVERTIDAS: EN EL SUELO, A RITMO RAPIDO O LENTO, CON LOS OJOS ABIERTOS O CERRADOS, EN ESPACIOS LIBRES O CON OBSTACULOS, SIGUIENDO ITINERARIOS Y TRAYECTORIAS...........PROFESOR; ALBERTO FREDDY CIERTO LINO
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The document discusses the Mayan culture of Mesoamerica. It notes that the ancient Maya lived in areas that now comprise Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, the Yucatan Peninsula, and parts of southern Mexico. Archaeological evidence demonstrates the complexity of ancient Mayan civilization, as structural architecture from that era remains standing today. The document also briefly mentions other cultures that inhabited Mesoamerica alongside the Maya, showing it was a diverse region home to multiple advanced civilizations.
Ancient Egyptians wore simple linen clothing, with men wearing knee-length kilts and women wearing ankle-length dresses. Both commoners and nobles decorated themselves with colorful jewelry made from materials ranging from copper and faience to gold and gems. Egyptians also paid close attention to grooming, often wearing wigs and using cosmetics and scented oils. Hair, wigs, and collars were elaborately styled to complement extravagant costumes.
1. The most familiar story of the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts between English colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans.
2. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln designated the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. However, in 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt changed it to the fourth Thursday to extend the holiday shopping season.
3. The document provides facts and answers questions about various Thanksgiving traditions and trivia, such as the history of cranberries and turkey pardons by U.S. presidents. It debunks some common myths while confirming others.
This document outlines the expectations and content for a Global Studies class with Mr. Gallagher. Students will be expected to keep a notebook, take quizzes and tests, complete homework, and participate actively in class discussions. They will learn about differentiating between primary and secondary sources and how historians use sources to make arguments. Examples are provided of primary sources like historical documents and paintings versus secondary sources like history books. Students will analyze sources like paintings to make inferences about historical events. They will also learn about early human lifestyles like hunter-gathering and agriculture by watching educational videos and reading articles.
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This document summarizes and discusses Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book argues that geography and environment, not biology, played major roles in determining modern global development. Specifically, it claims that societies able to domesticate plants and animals first were then able to develop writing, technology, government, and disease immunity, giving them advantages over other groups. The document outlines the book's chapters, which examine factors like plant and animal domestication, the spread of farming, the evolution of germs and technologies, and how they differently impacted development on various continents over the past 13,000 years.
Football refers to a number of sports that involve kicking a ball to score a goal and has evolved from ancient games played worldwide. The most popular modern code, association football, originated from codified public school games in England in the 18th-19th centuries and spread throughout the British Empire. Many regional variations developed codes before professional leagues emerged in the late 19th century, and various football codes grew to global popularity in the 20th century. Ancient ball games in China, Greece, Rome, and among indigenous peoples influenced modern football's development.
This document provides a history of various forms of football and their origins. It discusses early ball games played in ancient cultures like China, Greece, and Rome. Modern football codes developed from early folk football games played in Europe, particularly England, between medieval towns. The rules of these mob football games were not standardized. Early references to organized ball games in Britain date to the 9th century. By the late Middle Ages, annual Shrovetide football matches had become popular in much of Europe. The first codified sets of rules for football games emerged in England in the late 18th century, spreading with the British Empire, and many modern codes of football worldwide have roots tracing back to these early British games.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Trichotillomania (TTM) is a compulsive hair-pulling disorder that causes people to pull out their hair from any area of the body. It can range from occasional light pulling to regular removal of large portions of hair. TTM is classified as an impulse control disorder and is often triggered by stress or other stimuli. Common signs include hiding bald spots with wigs or styles and pulling when hands are free during other activities. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on preventing pulling through techniques like bandages or fidget toys and avoiding confrontation about hair loss.
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LA PSICOMOTRICIDAD ESTUDIA LA RELACION ENTRE LOS MOVIMIENTOS Y LAS FUNCIONES MENTALES, INDAGA LA IMPORTANCIA
DEL MOVIMIENTO EN LA FORMACION DE LA PERSONALIDAD Y EN EL APRENDIZAJE, PERMITE EL DESARROLLO INTEGRAL DE LA PERSONA, TOMANDO EN CUENTA SU ASPECTO AFECTIVO, SOCIAL,INTELECTUAL Y EL MOTRIZ.LAS ACTIVIDADES DE PSICOMOTRICIDAD SIEMPRE TIENEN UN ENFOQUE LUDICO, NUNCA COMPETITIVO, Y SE PRACTICAN DE
MUCHAS FORMAS DIFERENTES Y DIVERTIDAS: EN EL SUELO, A RITMO RAPIDO O LENTO, CON LOS OJOS ABIERTOS O CERRADOS, EN ESPACIOS LIBRES O CON OBSTACULOS, SIGUIENDO ITINERARIOS Y TRAYECTORIAS...........PROFESOR; ALBERTO FREDDY CIERTO LINO
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ESTIMULACION TEMPRANA
Este documento describe dos métodos para la fabricación y control de calidad de jarabes. El Método 1 detalla el proceso de fabricación de jarabes farmacéuticos mediante la mezcla de ingredientes en reactores y el envasado del producto final. El Método 2 describe la producción de jarabes de origen botánico, que implica la recepción, secado, molienda, extracción, filtración y envasado de plantas medicinales. Ambos métodos incluyen pruebas de control de calidad como análisis físicos, microbiológic
Raymond Tumusiime es un ugandés de 31 años que se ha convertido en el mejor alumno de la prestigiosa escuela de negocios Deusto en Bilbao. Proviene de una familia acomodada en Uganda pero tuvo que luchar mucho para poder estudiar en el extranjero, obteniendo varias becas y préstamos bancarios. Actualmente trabaja como analista de negocios para la compañía Indra en Madrid, donde analiza oportunidades de negocio en África y Oriente Medio. A lo largo de su vida ha tenido que adapt
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Marcy Hibshman has over 10 years of experience as a Principal Microbiologist, specializing in endotoxin and sterility testing for the pharmaceutical industry. She oversees testing, manages personnel, writes reports and standard operating procedures, and improves efficiency through process optimization. She is proficient in aseptic technique, GMP/GLP compliance, and technical problem-solving.
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Ancient Egyptians wore simple linen clothing, with men wearing knee-length kilts and women wearing ankle-length dresses. Both commoners and nobles decorated themselves with colorful jewelry made from materials ranging from copper and faience to gold and gems. Egyptians also paid close attention to grooming, often wearing wigs and using cosmetics and scented oils. Hair, wigs, and collars were elaborately styled to complement extravagant costumes.
1. The most familiar story of the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts between English colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans.
2. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln designated the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. However, in 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt changed it to the fourth Thursday to extend the holiday shopping season.
3. The document provides facts and answers questions about various Thanksgiving traditions and trivia, such as the history of cranberries and turkey pardons by U.S. presidents. It debunks some common myths while confirming others.
This document outlines the expectations and content for a Global Studies class with Mr. Gallagher. Students will be expected to keep a notebook, take quizzes and tests, complete homework, and participate actively in class discussions. They will learn about differentiating between primary and secondary sources and how historians use sources to make arguments. Examples are provided of primary sources like historical documents and paintings versus secondary sources like history books. Students will analyze sources like paintings to make inferences about historical events. They will also learn about early human lifestyles like hunter-gathering and agriculture by watching educational videos and reading articles.
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This document summarizes and discusses Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book argues that geography and environment, not biology, played major roles in determining modern global development. Specifically, it claims that societies able to domesticate plants and animals first were then able to develop writing, technology, government, and disease immunity, giving them advantages over other groups. The document outlines the book's chapters, which examine factors like plant and animal domestication, the spread of farming, the evolution of germs and technologies, and how they differently impacted development on various continents over the past 13,000 years.
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2. Anthropology is the study of human society from many
perspectives and disciplines
Biology— Bones or tusks used
for tools such as scrapers, awls
Sociology-customs and traditions from different cultures
by anthropologists like Meade and Boas
Humanities arts and literature whether modern or
ancient
3. Literature
Art
Value system
Traditions
Beliefs
Ways of living
together
(Russell, 2009 p.106)
American society what are
some books or writers we
associate with American
Culture? Harry Potter series
by J.K. Rowling
Robert Ludlam
Movies ‘National Treasure’
Actors and actresses Pit and
Jolie
Singers Brittany Spears ,Miley
Cyrus
Values what do we regard as
important? $ and status
Religions: Catholic Methodist,
Islam, Protestant
Sports and festivals
4. Aborigines of Australia
use dance and storytelling
for leisure
In modern society
acculturation-- exchange of
cultural features because of long
term contact between cultures
Yanomami prepare for a
ceremony and are considered
the least developed society in
the world and yet…developed
nations are infringing on their
land for resources because of
their marginal status in
society
5. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW0Q6d
Modern family using
snowmobile for family
recreation and transport
Drum
dancer
The Inuit are a group of indigenous people who share common traits
and inhabit the Artic regions to include Canada, United States,
Greenland and Russia. Inuit means “the people” in the Inuktitut
language Leisure : Story telling, mythology, dancing and music remain
in their culture.
How is modernization changing
their culture in regard to leisure?
6. Talk with a partner and think of three positive
verses three negative aspects of tourism?
Think of the Sherpa in your book (Russell, 2009,
p.113).
7. In America what cultures
do we have within our
own?
Creole people of
Louisiana enjoy zydeco
music and creole cooking
is a
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDINSU7Q78Y
Gumbo
In the Middle East who is
marginalized and a
subculture?
Christians
http://www.peacefaq.com/
How is leisure available for
Korean society in
Harlem?
8. One group will write a list of 5 ways that soccer in
Brazil might shape that culture in regard to the
World Cup. The second group will write how
football and the Super bowl shapes American
culture. Look at the sport from the perspective
of the
• Economy- Education-Media-Politics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp2ErPgTJZA
9. The ancestor of soccer
was the Chinese game of
t'su chu, played in the
third century B.C. The
ball was made of leather;
initially it was stuffed then
later it was inflated to
allow it to go farther.
http://www.inventions.org/culture/a
ncient/soccer.htmlMedieval picture of
soccer in Chinese
garden
10. In medieval Europe it was played between villages
with no rules so punching, flesh gouging, broken
bones and death could result. In 1331, King
Edward III outlawed it and Queen Elizabeth the I
sent players to jail for a week to stop people from
playing it.
Today it is the most popular sport in the world.
In America the equivalent game was lacrosse
(bagataway) in Iroquois language.
11. Iroquois tribes of up to 500 would gather and play.
Two teams one painted their bodies black the other
white
Using deer skin balls and hollowed sticks they
would play and compete.
Medicine men were the goal posts and they
wandered the field to make the game more
difficult.
(Thorpe & James,1994, p. 555)
12. Ballplayer
painting from
the Tepantitla
murals
From the
culture of
Teotihuacan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
/Mesoamerican_ballgame
Ball court in Monte Alban in
state of Oaxaca in Mexico
Ball court Chichen
Itza Mexico
14. Mesoamerican ballgame originated about 1400
BCE in Mexico in the low-lying tropical zones
home to the rubber tree.
Origins: Oldest ball court was a Paso De la
Amada about 1400 BC.
More than a dozen rubber balls were found near a
sacrificial bog called el Manati by the Olmeca or
“rubber people” because they used rubber trees.
1700-1600 BCE.
Mayans used hips to hit the ball and some games
were part of ritual sacrifice according to accounts
by Spaniards. Look at video of
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFpSeOxLah4
15. Originated from a similar game in China more
than 2,600 BC and required using your feet to hit
a small sack filled with hair. It was played by
Imperial guards while on night duty.
In Malaysia the national sport is sepak takraw. It
is played in most of the schools in Malaysia. The
ball is made of bamboo or plastic and is light and
hollow. Played through out Asia from Burma to
Thailand.
Arrived in America in the 1970’s the sack was
introduced by Mike Marshall originally made of
leather now a crocket bag of rice initially called
16. Shared --values and
standards of behavior
held in common
Learned-- we learn it
as we live it
Symbols– an example
would be language
Integrated they
merged into each
other sports role
models economy
Sepak takraw from
Malaysia
Played and taught
hands on
Visual images
whether the ball or
the score
The game becomes a
part of the culture
17. A new individual to the system learns the symbols,
language, characteristics of the new culture to
allow that person to integrate into that society:
Think of an exchange student.
After many years of contact between cultures
because of acculturation the subculture can adopt
the new ways of the main culture by
assimilation such as Navajo adopting ‘Catholic’
religion and at the loss of their own beliefs or
Rejection of main culture as occurred with the
Creole people rejecting the English language.
20. cross-country skiing, boxing, wrestling, speed-skating, curling,
cycling, dancing, athletics, sledge-dog racing, handball, karate,
orienteering, canoeing, rowing, sailing, shooting, weight- lifting,
swimming football
How do you think it compares to United States is there too much
competition in elementary sports teams that consist of football,
volleyball, baseball? Discuss this in groups.
Does technology compete?
21. England history of cricket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwk3bR8nHpw
Originated in
What American sport does this remind you of?
Household accounts of King Edward I in 1300 of a game
much like cricket being played in Kent.
Originated in the sheep-raising country of the England in
which a ball of rags was rolled toward a wicket-gate of the
sheep paddock and a player would use a bat made from
a shepherd’s crooked staff to hit it.
22. assimilation --adapt ways of main culture
Integration --combine to form whole
Acculturation --exchange culture features result
from prolonged contact between groups
Rejection avoidance of others
Marginalization-place in an unimportant status
with little or no power within group such as many
Indigenous cultures