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Society for Science & the Public

Easter Islanders Made Tools, Not War

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
When studying artifacts, especially tools, how do archaeologists determine what the devices were used for? In what ways might researchers' previous experiences influence their perception of an artifact? An article about researchers'...
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Curated OER

The Mystery of Easter Island and Commas

For Students 5th - 6th
In this commas and Easter Island worksheet, students read three uses for commas in a box at the top of the paper. They punctuate 12 sentences properly by adding commas and periods where they belong.
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Curated OER

Easter Island

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe the location and physical environment of Easter Island. This description include: identification of the closet continent to Easter Island, ocean in which Easter Island is located, and some geographical features of...
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Moanalua Gardens Foundation

The Mystery of Rapa Nui

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
What caused the collapse of the environment on Rapa Nui (Easter Island)? Who constructed the Moai? What was their purpose? Class members assume the role of investigators and use evidence drawn from field studies, ships' logs, and...
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Curated OER

The Princess Easter

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this holiday reading worksheet, students read a short story about the Easter holiday. Students then answer 5 questions about the story.
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Curated OER

What a Wonder-Full World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the historical and cultural significance of various 'wonders of the world,' both of ancient and modern times, and develop travel posters and guides exploring them.
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Curated OER

Where Did It Come From?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research island formation, plot locations on a map and make an analysis of why some islands are formed where they are.
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Curated OER

Enigmas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research "mystery" topics such as Easter Island, Bermuda Triangle and the Loch Ness Monster. Students brainstorm mysteries and explore the one of their choosing. They write a short report and share what they have learned with...
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Curated OER

Stories That Go with the Territory

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate various expeditions throughout history to new and/or uncharted territories. They work in groups to develop and 'produce' television news magazine segments about some of these historic expeditions.
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Curated OER

Archeology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate archaeological discoveries. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students research specific archaeological finds and prepare oral presentations to share their findings with their classmates.
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Curated OER

Environmental Limitations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the environmental factors that affect population growth. For this biology lesson, 7th graders create a city following certain criteria. They present their posters in class.
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University of Florida

Sailing to St. Augustine

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Using a Florida map from 1597, young explorers consider the physical characteristics they would need in a site for a new colony and the resources they would need to survive. After selecting a site, class members research to discover the...
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Curated OER

Archaeology For Kids Quiz 85

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 85 worksheet, student interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions about honoring the dead in ancient cultures, as part of an online magazine.
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Curated OER

Discovery Atlantis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Atlantis. In this geography lesson plan, students research selected websites to discover information about the lost continent of Atlantis. Students use the fruits of their research to participate in a debate...
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Curated OER

Carnival Celebrations: Masks and Vejigantes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Carnival. In this Puerto Rico Carnival lesson, students discover the history of the cultural celebration as well as the significance of the elaborate masks worn for the festivities. Students create their own Carnival masks.
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Curated OER

Uncovering the Tales of Famous Explorers and Their Historical Expeditions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate various expeditions throughout history to new and or uncharted territories. They participate in groups in order to develop and produce television news magazine segments about some of these historical expeditions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Easter Island Mystery

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, you'll look at a single event-the collapse of the population on an island-from different points of view. You're going to try to make sense of what happened there, and you'll do this using an interdisciplinary approach....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Easter Island Moai

For Students 9th - 10th
Easter Island is famous for its stone statues of human figures, known as moai (meaning "statue"). Read about the intriguing history of these statues.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Easter Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the location, history, and language of Easter Island.
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Other

Travelling Historian: Easter Island, a Land Time but Not Tourists Forgot

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive examination of Easter Island and its history along with numerous photographs.
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Other

Sacred Sites: Easter Island

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed report on one of the world's most famous, yet least visited archaeological sites, Easter Island. This site covers many of the theories surrounding the island, ancient and recent history and has some great pictures.
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Other

South Pacific Organizer: Easter Island Travel Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive resource about Easter Island. It explores the mystery of Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) and its indigenous inhabitants, the Rapanui by covering the land, weather,history, flora and fauna. A dateline, and list of...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Easter Island Rapa Nui

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives some basic geographic and historical information on Easter Island located in the South East Pacific. Includes photos.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Secrets of Lost Empires

For Students 9th - 10th
NOVA ferrets out long-forgotten secrets of architects and engineers of the early civilizations. Content focuses on the trebuchets of medieval Europe, the pharaoh's obelisks of ancient Egypt, the moai statues of Easter Island, the...

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