Did You Know?

Some old bones can tell us stories!

Body Study

This part looks at how our bodies work.

Word Study

This part looks at how we talk.

What American Anthropology Does

It helps us know our past.

It shows how we are alike.

It helps us learn new things.

It looks at how we live now.

It helps us talk to each other.

It helps us see our world.

More About American Anthropology

American anthropology is a way to learn about people. It started a long time ago when folks wanted to know more about each other. People from all over the world share their ways. This study helps us see how we are the same and how we are different.

This study is in our lives every day. It helps us understand our friends and family. It shows us why we do things in our own way. It helps us be kind and learn from each other.

In the future, we will keep learning more. There are still many things to find out. Each new thing we learn helps us grow. It makes our world a better place.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["American Anthropology"] --> B["Culture as Central Concept"] B --> C["Biological Anthropology"] B --> D["Linguistic Anthropology"] B --> E["Cultural Anthropology"] B --> F["Archaeology"]

What Do These Words Mean?

anthropology:The study of humans and their cultures.
symbolically:Using symbols to represent ideas or experiences.
unifying:Bringing things together into a single whole.
biological anthropology:The study of the biological aspects of humans.
linguistic anthropology:The study of how language affects culture.