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Imagine being part of a team of scientists that discover the oldest human remains in North America. Imagine being part of the crew that documents this discovery. Class members get a change to be part of such an exciting adventure in a role-playing activity sure to engage the entire class. One team creates and then buries artifacts, a second excavates the pieces, and a third news group documents each discovery.
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Instructional Ideas
- After viewing The Arlington Springs Man documentary, lead a discussion that focuses attention on the techniques videographers use to create documentaries
Classroom Considerations
- Requires additional time to acquire and set up materials, including video recording devices
- While the resource identifies the activity as appropriate for high schoolers, middle schoolers would also be engaged by the exercise
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- The five-page packet includes the plan, detailed roles for the members of each group, and an annotated list of additional resources
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- No project rubric is included