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Perception And The Interpretation of Experiences
Pupils describe a problem and propose alternative strategies for the solution. They use a model or drawing to visualize the solution to a problem. Students identify alternative factors to be considered when examining possible solutions...
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My How Things Have Changed
Eighth graders discuss the impact geography had on hunter-gatherer societies, their toolmaking. They work in groups to create a Web page that links pictures of artifacts to explanations about what the artifact tell us about the lives of...
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A Monumental Race
Students write about the importance of historical sites and landmarks. They research information about an ancient historical site and create a plan for commemorating this site.
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the Not Forgotten - Sharing History & Archaeology
Students create a catalog of gravestones in a cemetery that includes a burial ground from the Revolutionary War. They photograph and document the grave sites, research the Battle of Bunker hill and work with community members to create...
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Bank On It! Ancient Farming
In this ancient farming worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 25 sentences about farming in Mesopotamia. Students will use the words in a word bank. Prior knowledge or research will be needed.
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Artifact Bingo
Seventh graders participate in an artifact bingo game. Before beginning, they label the coordinates of a grid correctly along with symbols. They use the grid to place artifacts in their correct coordinates. They use primary source...
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Investigation of Pot Sherds
Fourth graders review their prior knowledge on the concept of pi. Using broken pieces of pottery, they calculate the circumference from a section of the circle. In teams, they compete against one another to get the most accurate...
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Living in the Oak Woodlands: Early People of the Jewett Mine Area
Students are introduced to the early peoples living in the Jewett Mine area. After viewing transparencies, they view pictures of the mine today and its main area of production. For each picture, they develop symbols and captions about...
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Pieces of the Past
Seventh graders compare and contrast the way of life of Native Americans in Texas and around the country. As a class, they brainstorm about the uses of pottery today and use broken pieces of pottery to create an artifact. In groups,...
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The Texas Archeological Society
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...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Random Strategies in Archeology
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,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Archeology: Can You Dig It?
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
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
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
The article contains the background on the archeological site of Iztepete.
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University of Arkansas: Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
An overview of the Quapaw Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, traditions, clothes, and social organization.
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