The Yucatan: An Upcoming Open Ended Social Studies Expedition

In late November, Openendedsocialstudies.org founder Thomas Kenning will undertake a research expedition to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.  This trip will form the basis of a new set of lessons covering the Maya civilization, furthering our mission of presenting original and dynamic classroom materials focusing on parts of the world neglected by traditional world history textbooks in the United States.

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The Inca: The Highest Achievements of Andean Civilization

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Trading Card Propaganda: Winning Over the Children of the Revolution

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Mesoamerica: Cradle of Civilization in the New World

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Teotihuacan: The Place Where The Gods Were Born

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Cuba Libre: An Island in the Imperialist Sea

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Reform and Resistance: The Cuban Revolution Part II

“They talk about the failure of socialism, but where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia, and Latin America?” – Fidel Castro

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How to Cuba 2017

Excellent choice on going to Havana – it’s pretty spectacular and very distinct…  Though you can sense the winds of change in the air – in a few years, you get the feeling that there is going to be a lot more American money flowing in…  Get there before the McDonald’s opens.

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Bartolomé de Las Casas and the Atrocities of the Spanish Conquistadors

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