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Archaeology Common Core RH.6-8.7 resources
The Bering Land Bridge - Theories of Migrating to the Americas
The Bering Land Bridge – Lesson and ActivityThe main goal of this lesson is to have students examine the Bering Land Bridge crossing, along with new theories that have emerged on human migration to the AmericasYou get a 15 slide PowerPoint with:2 Do Now OptionsClass Notes Informational Graphics3 Video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion questions3 Different Activity Options are provided which use 2 different resourcesResource 1 – New Evidence of Human Migration to the Amer
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
A Virtual Archaeological Dig of Early Human Site (Web-Based Activity)
Students learn more with active learning activities! The study of early humans can often be difficult for students to understand and relate to without real-world experiences.This activity provides students with the experience of an archaeologist on a dig in the Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa. Students are provided with an interactive link to Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History's "Adventures in the Rift Valley". Students apply written facts and primary source images to make inferences abo
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6th - 8th
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Tutankhamun's Treasures Lost Treasures of Egypt Video Guide (Distance Learning)
Video guide to be used with National Geographic's, Tutankhamun's Treasures Lost Treasures of Egypt. This resource includes an answer key, teacher tips, and a link to a Quizlet vocabulary set. This resource is editable. If you prefer a paper copy, simply download as a PDF and print.National Geographic's Tutankhamun's Treasures Lost Treasures of Egypt is currently available on YouTube, Disney Plus, and available on Amazon.Episode Description:New technology reveals why Tutankhamun’s tomb remained h
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Geography Store Growing Bundle
Cave Art of the Stone Age Google Slides Pear Deck
Engage your students with a journey into the past and analyze the historical significance of cave art with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Your students will watch a brief National Geographic video about cave art and take a virtual tour. They will also have the opportunity to draw their own cave art and describe the differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras. This lesson includes constructive writing tasks with analysis questions about different types of cave art.By analyzing sou
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Analyzing Artifacts
Analyzing Artifacts:The main goal of this lesson is for students to analyze various artifacts and make inferences about what different ancient civilizations were like*Please note to get the best out of images for the activity, ipads or computers should be utilized so that students can see these images in the best quality possible*11 Slide PowerPoint comes with:Do NowPractice Activity Activity Instructions Conclusion Question For the activity, there are 3 different options, using 5 different Arti
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Back to School - Social Studies - Mini Bundle
Otzi Investigation - Death Theories Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the theories behind Otzi the Iceman's death? These short and interactive Pear Deck slides are perfect for incorporating into a center, flipped classroom assignment, or as a whole group discussion - the possibilities are endless! With this lesson, students will learn the skills necessary for analyzing sources, which is an essential skill for DBQs. Additionally, they will practice important ELA skills such as finding and citing eviden
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6th - 8th
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Ethics of Archaeology: Mungo Man YouTube Video
This resource is designed to go with the FREE History Detective YouTube episode on the Ethics of archaeology and Mungo Man. (Video contains closed captions for accessibility.)The video explores the story of the discovery of Mungo Man and how this discovery changed the understanding of First Nation's history in Australia. It also explores some of the questionable ethics that were used by scientists and archeologists of the past. The video has closed captions for accessibility.The resource can be
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7th - 8th
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Year of the Dragon 2024 Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends - Year of the Dragon 2024!Were Dragons Ever Real? YES! They were. In fact, there is evidence they are still around today. Evidence for Dragons in all Seven ContinentsAfrica - Congo, Ethiopia, and MaliAntarctica - Under ice remainsAsia - China and IraqAustraliaEurope - Greece, Italy, UK/England, France, ScotlandNorth and Central America - USA, Canada, and MexicoSouth America - PeruAnd many more!History and Archaeology hold tons of clues about what they looked like as well.Includ
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in:Â Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion
Artifact Investigation
Powhatan Artifact Investigation!from Teach Like a HistorianTeaching early American history, archaeology, or anthropology? Teaching about environmental adaptations? Teaching about native American groups? This investigation is for you and your students!In Powhatan Artifact Investigation, students will analyze artifacts from the Powhatan group of the eastern United States. An artifact analysis guide has been provided, which helps students make predictions about the artifact(s) they are investig
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6th - 8th
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Titanic Mystery Solved: History Channel - Titanic Real Story Video Study Guide
This documentary originally titled "Titanic Mystery Solved" was produced by A&E Television Networks in 2012. It is readily available on YouTube as "History Channel - Titanic Real Story NEW Documentary." The video study guide contains 43 questions and is designed to keep students engaged and on task during a class's viewing of the documentary. All questions are in viewing order. The video study guide is excellent to use as a tool to help students remain engaged and focus on details to increas
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5th - 9th
Mohenjodaro - Archaeological Dig
Explore the ancient city of Mohenjodaro with this interactive artifact exploration activity. Your students will jump into the roles of archaeologists while digging up these ancient artifacts, hypothesizing about their uses and discussing what they tell us about Mohenjodaro and its citizens. PDF and Google access only.Included:Activity prep checklistData recording chartsActivity Google SlidesArtifact description cardsArtifact name cardsArtifact photo cardsJob task cardsCharacteristics of civiliza
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5th - 7th
Doc Brock's Stone Age Time Traveler
In this virtual tour scholars will investigate the archaeological sites and artifacts of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Stone Age. Learners will visit The Olmec of La Venta, Moundbuilders of the Great Serpent Mound, Caral & Chankillo in Peru, Skar Brae & Stonehenge in the United Kingdom, Lascaux Cave in France, Catalhoyuk in Turkey, and the Indus River Valley people of Mohenjo-Daro & Harrapa in Pakistan. Students will reinforce Informational Literacy, Map Skills, and Research Methods
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5th - 7th
Humans Come to America Notes
In this assignment, students will explore the origins of the first humans in America and their way of life during prehistoric times. The assignment consists of several questions aimed at understanding the theories and evidence surrounding the arrival and lifestyle of the first Americans. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the theories and evidence surrounding the first humans in America and the challenges they faced in their nomadic lifestyle.Students begin by discussing the concept of
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6th - 9th
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Stone Ages Timeline Project Template & Key
This project acts as a closure to a Prehistory, or Stone Ages unit. Students are expected to describe and illustrate the three stone age periods; Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic. This can also be turned into a research project.
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6th - 9th
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Engineering the Impossible: Egypt Video Study Guide
This 2010 Discovery Education documentary is readily available on Discovery Education Streaming and on YouTube (*note this version is only 1/4 screen size). The video study guide contains 32 questions and is designed to keep students engaged and on task during a class's viewing of the documentary. All questions are in viewing order. The video study guide is excellent to use as a tool to help students remain engaged and focus on details to increase their understanding and comprehension. A valuab
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6th - 10th
Math in Mesopotamia
Math in Mesopotamia is a rich cross-curricular or thematic unit resource introducing students to early Babylonian mathematics through the 1942 archaeological discovery of the Plimpton 322 tablet. PLEASE NOTE: This is introductory pricing. The price will go up soon!The Plimpton 322 tablet showcases Pythagorean triplets, mathematics not believed used until later in history. The tablet's discovery reveals that the Babylonians were far more advanced in their mathematical thinking and application tha
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Math With Art
Understanding Culture & Virtual Field Trip -- Pompeii & Herculaneum
Take your students from the textbook and drop the right in the center of Pompeii using Google maps! Built as a hybrid of Virtual Field Trip and Webquest, tge Goal is to expose students to the ruins of Mount Vesuvius while also asking to dig into both scientific and historic documents of the event. Start by introducing students to Culture as a whole before diving into how to uncover culture in archeological sites. Then, with the power of Google Streetview, students can step right into history!Th
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8th - 10th
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History Detectives: Uncovering Clues to Learn About Otzi (Neolithic Mummy)
Have your students experience the job of an archaeologist by studying primary source evidence to learn about Otzi, a Neolithic wet mummy! This lesson is a Word hyperdoc.This lesson includes a 4-step activity and a follow up discussion.Step 1: Students practice inquiry skills while analyzing a primary source picture and listing questions about it. Students are encouraged to formulate a hypothesis for each question.Step 2: Students view a short video to learn about the discovery of Otzi and answer
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5th - 8th
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Doc Brock's Teotihuacan Adventure
A historical virtual tour of the mysterious Teotihuacan civilization that millions have visited in Mexico City, Mexico. Learners will develop map skills, and work on paraphrasing definitions for words used during the tour. Scholars will learn about the refugees of CuiCiulco who called Teo home after the eruption of Xitle. We will visit the Pyramid of the Moon, Avenue of the Dead, Pyramid of the Sun, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Students will learn to analyze art and artifacts to develop un
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5th - 7th
Analyzing a primary source: The Standard of Ur and creating a COVID-19 Standard
Students will begin by determining the main idea of a primary source: The Standard of Ur.A lesson video helps them to understand the context of the artifact as well as the process of analyzing the primary source. Teacher analyzes and the "War" panel. Students choose a section of the "Peace" panel to explain. After they have done this they will create their own "standard of modern times". Comes with The google slides used in the video, link to my lesson video, and the google form.
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5th - 8th
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Doc Brock's Andes & Inca Time Travel Adventure
Ancient peoples from around the world shared the experience of stargazing, and many civilizations built calendars based on observational science. Scholars will develop map skills and enjoy a virtual Google Earth tour of Chankillo the oldest working calendar in the Western Hemisphere. They will then visit Tiwanaku and the Island of the Sun, while learning about the gods Virachocha and Inti. Finally, scholars will travel up the Inca Trail to learn about terrace farming, and marvel at the astrolog
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6th - 8th
Document Analysis Worksheet: Painting and Sculptures
Primary and Secondary Sources are at the heart of all social students and history instruction at the secondary level. As educators, we must teach our students to take a close look at things that were left behind by past generations and critically analyze them to determine how they participated in and interpreted the events of that time.These document analysis sheets sharply focus your students’ eyes to look deeper into the stories being told by the media. One of the easiest ways to take a look
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Document Analysis Worksheets (Bundle)
Doc Brock's Geoglyph Adventure
A virtual tour of geoglyphs and the amazing civilizations that made them in the Western Hemisphere. Scholars will use Google Earth investigate geoglyphs in the Amazon Rainforests of Brazil, and learn about the ecological effects of humans there for over 6,000 years. The adventure continues through the oldest city in the sacred city of Caral and through the mysterious Nazca Lines of Peru. Learners will not only use their map skills, but will also develop online research techniques expressed t
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5th - 7th
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Otzi Investigation - Analysis of Remains Google Slides Pear Deck
Explore Otzi's remains with your students in an engaging and interactive way using these Pear Deck slides. These four short slides can be used as a Do Now, bell ringer, station activity, or homework assignment. They include an interactive website where students can view Otzi's remains in a lab and analyze them.This activity is perfect for introducing students to analyzing sources, which is a vital skill for DBQs. Students will also practice crucial ELA skills such as finding and citing evidence,
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6th - 8th
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