Long before European settlers arrived on the shores of what is now the United States, pre-contact Native American cultures thrived. Young scholars investigate the Spiro Mounds Builders' history and learn how archaeologists put together artifacts to try to understand these cultures. Participants draft a short reflection detailing what they have learned to end the lesson.

Concepts

oklahoma, american history, early american history, native american culture, native american history, native american tribes, native americans, north american native americans

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Instructional Ideas

• Save paper and copying costs by loading the articles for the jigsaw activity on classroom devices

Classroom Considerations

• A projection device with internet access is required for the slide show and the video interview

Pros

• Provides links to explanations of the various learning strategies used in the lesson
• Offers materials in both English and Spanish

Cons

• None