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- 2nd - 6th
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Students develop archeological skills in order to explain how scientists determine what ancient cultures were like. They develop an appreciation of the work that is involved in finding out about our past. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research the prehistoric earthworks site at Poverty Point, Louisiana. They compare the Louisiana artifacts and structure to the remains and knowledge of other ancient cultures. They present their research to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the ancient structures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. In small groups, they conduct research, evaluate their findings within the group, create visual aides, and complete an Internet treasure hunt. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students build a timeline to enhance further understanding of historical sequence and explore simultaneous developments in ancient cultures. They investigate ancient cultures in Egypt, Israel, Greece, China, India and other cultures. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the culture of the ancient Maya people, how their ancient culture affects the Maya people today, and how the culture of the ancient Maya compares to that of the Aztec and Inca people. They create an Inspiration file about the culture of the ancient Maya people. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine anthropology and archaeology by listening to articles read aloud about recent archeaological finds in order to discuss how these findings reveal things about ancient humans. Students then work in groups to research an ancient culture and create an excavation site containing artifacts from that culture. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students examine artifacts from ancient cultures. They compare the differences and some similarities that may exist . They decide on at least two artifacts per area for each of the three cultures chosen and explore diversity. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study an ancient culture in Mexico whose people were called the Mayans. They compare certain aspects of Mayan culture with Ancient Egypt. They discuss why some other ancient cultures (Egypt and China) were able to survive for so long versus others (Maya). Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students study ancient cultures of the world. They describe the meaning of culture. Students distinguish between the material and non-material aspects of culture. They create a collage identifying the material and non-material aspects of their own cultures. Students compose an essay identifying their unique cultures. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Ancient Roman culture focusing on how they decorated their homes. As a class, they watch a PowerPoint presentation and complete an outline. Individually, they draw their own sketch of a Roman chair using photographs to help them visualize the object. Full Review »
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