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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Tools Do Archaeologists Use

For Students 9th - 10th
A list, with descriptions, of tools used by archaeologists.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology.org: Archaeology Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
A magazine dedicated to archeology. Includes recent discoveries, videos, articles, interactive digs, and more.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Traces: Historic Archaeology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Excellent lesson plans that challenge students to consider every day uses for artifacts. Site provides an analysis worksheet that will help students consider the importance of artifacts in understanding historical people. Links to sites...
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Other

Museum of Ontario Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology in London, Ontario conducts and supports research into the archaeological history of Southwestern Ontario in the past 11,000 years. The 'Discover' section describes some of the work being done by museum...
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: The Modern Sack of Nineveh

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about stolen Assyrian artifacts. It has many links to photos of Assyrian art and architecture, along with detailed images and illustrations.
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Other

The Bible and Archaeology: King David's Reign: A Nation United

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of King David's rise to power in Jerusalem and his significance.
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Read Works

Read Works: Buried Treasure

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage focuses on archaeologists in Egypt who found a 4,500-year-old boat near the Great Pyramid. It is followed by a comprehension question set.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Diving With the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a team of divers as they explore the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula. These cenotes hold secrets of Mayan culture still waiting to be told.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: If Stones Could Speak

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders will explore history and will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation. Archaeological research provides us with stories of human history that help us understand the...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Archaeology for Interpreters

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service provides a guide for new interpreters--that can also be readily understood by students--to learn archeological methods, how archeological interpretations are made, and how to encourage concern for the...
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Other

Archaeology.info: Homo Habilis

For Students 9th - 10th
This Archaeology.Info page contains information on the species Homo Habilis. The site includes an introduction, diagnostic features, conclusion, and bibliography.
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Other

Archaeology.info: Australopithecus Robustus

For Students 9th - 10th
This Archaeology.Info site contains information on the Australopithecus Robustus. This site also includes an extensive section on diagnostic features and references.
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Other

Archaeology.info: Australopithecus Boisei

For Students 9th - 10th
This Archaeology.Info site contains information on Australopithecus Boisei. This site includes a long list of diagnostic features, resources, and bibliography.
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Other

Archaeology Southwest Magazine: The Mimbres [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Download the entire Fall 2003 issue of the Archaeology Southwest Magazine to read several articles relating to the Mimbres culture and pottery. The Mimbres were a subgroup of the larger Mogollon culture inhabiting the Southwest until...
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University of California

Uc Berkeley: Uc Archaeologist Finds Arizona's Ancient Hohokam Was Complex

For Students 9th - 10th
This press release from UC Berkeley explains the work of archaeologist Steven Shackley, whose research shows that the Hohokam developed an extensive trade network that spread to southern California. Read a description of the Hohokam...
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Calvert's Heirs Claim Schliemann Treasure

For Students 9th - 10th
A news article discussing conflicting claims to Schliemann's Trojan treasures, which may have been excavated by different archaeologists.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Meso American Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article will trace the outlines of AMNH-sponsored research in Mexico prior to 1945. It discuss some theoretical and practical implications of anthropological research as well as how its results were presented to the public in...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Archaeology Program: The Earliest Americans Theme Study

For Students 11th - 12th
This exhaustive study of Paleo-Indians examines many of the sites where evidence of their occupation is found across the North American continent. This National Park Service study looks at evidence in found in projectile points,...
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Other

Graffiti Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shows the study of graffiti-covered walls as they change over time. Made of photo's taken by various photographers over a span of several years. Initial images can be slow loading, but worth the wait.
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Other

Sfu Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Hola Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
An extraordinary collection of resources relating to the ancient heritage of Latin America. Includes detailed information and images of artifacts, educator resources, and much more.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 2 10 14: Archeologists Debate the Purpose of Pyramids

For Students 6th - 8th
Article reports on the debate between archeologists regarding the purpose of more recently discovered pyramids that pre-date Giza.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Nefertiti's Eyes

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2006, archaeologists entered a tomb labelled KV63 in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Evidence they found suggests links to Nefertiti. This article was written by Earl L. Ertman, a member of the expedition.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology Magazine Archive: Who Were the Hopewell?

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this informative article from the Archaelogy Magazine discussing the Hopewell culture, its agriculture and village life, and primarilty the ceremonial earthworks for which the culture is so famous.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Archaeology Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides three suggestions for lessons to teach about archeology.

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