UMNH: Thinking About The Past

Students create an understanding of Oklahoma's past.

Take this simulated archaeological dig one layer at a time with your young pupils to encourage observation, critical thinking, and careful attention. Using a transparent box full of layers of sand and artifacts, pupils examine the...

In this archaeological sites worksheet, students read about sites in the Unites States and use a map to complete a set of 7 short answer questions. 

Through this study, young scholars will think like an archaeologist, and move towards a better understanding of our world by taking a look back at civilizations of the past.

Students conduct Internet research on one famous person to explore his/her important contributions to society.

Students explore, examine and study why it's important to study the past and connect this importance with reasons why we should learn from the past and how cultures have changed over the years. They bring an object, photograph or a...

Fourth graders discuss the importance of North Carolina's archaeological heritage. They share with the class an object, photograph, or drawing of an object that represents their own or their family's past.

Learners examine archaeological discoveries. In this learning about the past lesson, students view a "Magic School Bus" video, discuss the role of an archeologist, and complete a graphic organizer. Learners discuss a variety of artifacts...

Fourth graders examine importance agriculture is in their own lives and about its importance in the history of Idaho from its beginnings through the present.

Fourth graders research the past and present forms of government in Utah. In this government studies lesson students analyzes different forms of government and work with a group to gather information about how Utah was/is run and then...