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The Texas Archeological Society

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A superb resource for teachers of social and natural sciences, as well as for parents and youth. Links take you to educational sites that explain the "acheological process and discovery," to lesson plans on fitting archeology into the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Random Strategies in Archeology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a three-part archeological interpretation activity. First, they learn the principles of archaeology and the importance of material culture, and then they question ideas and interpret artifact evidence. Finally,...
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Alex: Archeology: Can You Dig It?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this technology-based, interdisciplinary study, students will discover how archeology helps us learn about our past. They will navigate the Internet to discover different methods archeologists use and gain an appreciation of the...
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed view of the Native peoples who inhabited Arkansas, both pre- and post-European contact with history, archaeology, and culture addressed. The navigation menu on the left provides links to specific periods of time and to...
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians of Arkansas Indians in the Old South

For Students 9th - 10th
After the Louisiana Purchase, the status of the Native Americans changed from partners to a declining group whose presence conflicted with United States plans. Follow the events which changed and reshaped the lives of these Native peoples.
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Guadalajara and the Archeological Site of Iztepete

For Students 9th - 10th
The article contains the background on the archeological site of Iztepete.
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University of Arkansas: Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park

For Students 9th - 10th
With the discovery of Toltec mounds just outside of Little Rock, a new archaeological state park was born. History of the people of the period, how they lived, traded, and traveled is included on the web site.
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South Tyrol Museum of Archeology: The Iceman

For Students 9th - 10th
You may recall the 5,300 year-old male found frozen in a glacier back in 1991. Here is a site from the museum which is now his final resting place. Students can see the actual 'mummy' and pictures depicting what he might have looked like...
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Exploring the Past: An Archeological Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Through an overview of past archeological expeditions, the author recounts the "Land Bridge" theory and delves into the life of the first inhabitants of North America.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians Before Europeans

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the pre-European lives of the indigenous tribes of Arkansas. The time period covered extends from the Ice Age to the arrival of Spaniard De Soto.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: First Encounters Native Tribes and Spaniards

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of early contacts and effects between the Native Americans of Arkansas and the Spaniards led by De Soto.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Caddo Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Quapaw tribe of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, social organization.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Chickasaw Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief history of the Chickasaw Tribe before and after contact with Europeans. It also offers brief histories of first the contact of other tribes with Europeans.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Natchez Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Natchez Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, economy, and social organization.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Quapaw Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Quapaw Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, traditions, clothes, and social organization.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Tunica & Koroa Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Tunica and Koroa tribes of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, social organization, and the effects of contact with Europeans.
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Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for information on the Coast Miwok, look no further. The Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin offers this resource.
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National Museum of Natural History: Archeology in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Two different leveled lessons allow students to become archeologists as they interpret material remains left behind by ancient people.
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Nctm: Figure This: Archeology

For Students 4th - 8th
Site A! Site B! How alike are we? Using the information from the chart, which two dig sites seem to be most alike?
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Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Unearthing Secret America

For Students 9th - 10th
The fun part of history is finding the clues that unlock the secrets of the past. This is the companion site to the TV show with Alan Alda that features archeological discoveries. Students will find interesting lessons from the past on...
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National Park Service: A Sharp Little Affair [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Although somewhat difficult to read, this PDF file from the National Park Service describes the Battle of Big Hole and the history and archeology surrounding this battle site. A most extensive study.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

Metis Cultural Museum: Cumberland House

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to a Adobe Reader PDF document that outlines the history associated with Cumberland House in Saskatchewan, with a slight focus on Metis peoples. Extremely detailed, the thirty pages include excellent maps and charts easily...
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The Cave of Chauvet Pont D'arc

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site about the discoveries that have been made at Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc in France. These cave paintings are thought to be about 31,000 years old. The site shows photos of the artwork and provides plenty of information about the...
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Argentinaexplora.com: Arqueologia en Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; learn about archeology in Argentina in this overview page with a variety of links to articles on pre-columbian art.

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