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Middle school archaeology activity pdfs
Fossils Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about fossils explains: why paleontologists study fossils how fossils are made4 different types of fossils: mold fossil, cast fossil, trace fossil, and true form fossilThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show th
Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
EARLY HUMANS, Archaeology OTZI of the Alps Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This resource includes four illustrated pages about the Copper Age “iceman” known as Otzi, who was discovered in the Italian Alps in 1991. The informational texts include how he was found, his environment, the procedures taken after his discovery, information on his clothing and tools, and what scientists have learned about Otzi, including his likely murder five thousand years ago.Two pages of questions (assessing comprehension as well as expressing opinions while citing evidence) are included
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Dinosaurs Printable Full-Page Outline / Template / Coloring Sheet for ALL Grades
This is a pack of 20 BLANK (black and white) hand-drawn dinosaurs. They are full-page printable worksheets that can be used for hundreds of ideas in your classroom, across all grades and subjects! The animals are drawn realistically, rather than in a cartoon fashion.
Also included is a table of contents with information on the dinosaur's approximate age, type, diet (carnivore, herbivore, omnivore), and average size (height and/or length).
These would be fun and meaningful activities to incor
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PreK - 8th
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Fossils Law of Superposition Relative Dating Google Slides Lesson and Worksheet
This Google Slides lesson introduces students to the law of superposition which states that the oldest layers of rock will be on the bottom and the newest layers will be at the top. It asks students to make inferences about the age of fossils based on their position in the rock layers using relative dating. This is a great mini-lesson to incorporate into a fossils unit because it requires students to practice their higher-order thinking skills and logical reasoning to draw conclusions about the
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Jurassic Dinosaurs, Coloring Pages, Zen Doodle Coloring Sheets, Activity
Dinosaurs are cool! Surprise your students with 10 zen doodle, dinosaur coloring pages to allow for educational, mindful coloring in your classroom. This is the safest way to show your students dinosaurs, I promise! All coloring pages are hand drawn by Ms Artastic with love and care. Also, she really, REALLY, loves dinosaurs. "Quiet, all of you! They're approaching the Tyrannosaur paddock!" - Jurassic ParkDo you want a FREE Year-Long Art Making Guide to help jump start your art lesson planning w
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Zen Doodle Coloring Pages, Year Long Bundle Activity
Determing Relative Age of Rock Layers: An Investigative Approach
In this activity students get a chance to apply their knowledge and understanding of paleontology to determine the relative age of rock layers and what types of conditions existed to produce them, as well as conceptualizing the use of index fossils to gleam information about Earth's geologic history.
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5th - 10th
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Make a Cast Fossil Paleontology Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
This hands-on science lab activity walks students through a science experiment to create a replica cast fossil using Plaster of Paris and small plastic organisms. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 3 slides of background information on what cast fossils are and how they form 10 slides of step by step instructions, with photos, to walk students through how to create their cast fossils. a student response worksheeta scoring rubrica force copy
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Maya Calendar Pack
A digital download of the materials required for both making and learning how to read the 52 Maya calendar round. Includes a template of the calendar, with 5 separate rings to cut out, information on how to use it and a quiz.A great teaching aid in understanding how the Maya calendar works. The template can be printed for each child and they can make their own calendar to keep!Consists of 4 A4 sheets.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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4th Grade Science: Earth's Crust and the Rock Cycle (NGSS Aligned)
This engaging inquiry based unit is designed to develop a conceptual understanding of the rock cycle and Earth's crust. This product aligns to the following NGSS 4th grade standards:4-ESS1-1: Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time. 4-ESS2-2:Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features4-ESS3-2. Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natu
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earth Science Bundle: Rock Cycle, Weathering, and Erosion
Make a Mold Fossil Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
This paleontology activity walks students through a science experiment to create a mold fossil using salt dough. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activitiesbackground information on what mold fossils are and how they form11 slides of step by step instructions, with photos, to walk students through how to create their mold fossils.printable salt dough recipesa student response worksheeta scoring rubrica force copy link to a digital Google Slides vers
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
The Mungo Man Resource Bundle
Who was the Mungo Man? And what does he tell us about Australia's first people?
Use the Mungo Man Resource Bundle to engage your students in a study of the people of ancient Australia and techniques used by archaeologists and historians to investigate this part of Australia's past.
Australian Curriculum Links: ACHASSK083, ACDSEH031
This resource is delivered as a PDF in A4 size.
So, what's included?
✓ Dozens of ideas to introduce the topic, dig a little deeper and get creative with it!
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Pangea (Pangaea) and FOSSILS: Come Explore and Answer HOW WE KNOW!
Kids know about Pangaea but do they know WHY WE THINK PANGAEA ONCE EXISTED? Probably not! Everyone knows about the puzzle fit but is that really enough scientific evidence? No way. In this activity, come explore the relationship between Pangaea and index fossils.
This activity is a portion of the larger fossil tutorial/matching/identification LAB posted on TPT.
FULL VERSION CLICK HERE
Students begin with a tutorial on fossil terminology (definitions and images): cast fossils, mold fossil
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3rd - 9th
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Bill Nye the Science Guy - Fossils
Includes 3 different handouts with answer keys to accompany the Bill Nye the Science Guy video for Fossils. The handouts include 2 fill-in-the-blanks (same questions, but 1 includes a word bank) and a fill-in-the-blank for the song at the end! You can use any of the handouts to fit your needs including just singing the song at the end without filling in the blanks! The questions are in order so they do not have to worry about searching all over the page to complete it all.
The videos can be p
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mystery Mania - The Mummy's Curse (Ancient Egypt Activity + Mini Unit)
A terrible curse has been unleashed at the Museum of Ancient Civilizations, and it’s up to your students to solve the mystery and break the curse! You’ve been working with the renowned Professor O’Connell on the new Ancient Egypt exhibit, but when you came into the museum this morning, the professor and three other people had vanished overnight! The professor had left a hastily scrawled message: Beware the Order of M. Security has detained an intruder, and he gloats that he has indeed cast the
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5th - 8th
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Paleontology / Geologic Time Scale: Crossword Puzzle
This traditional crossword puzzle is designed to assess students understanding, as well as reinforce concepts. Paleontology/ Geologic Time Scale covered topics include: relative age, absolute age,Eras, Periods, fossil types, etc. This worksheet serves as a companion with the other Paleontology / Geologic Time Scale content products available at the Kool School store.
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6th - 12th
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Stone Age ESCAPE ROOM Activity
The Stone Age Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Stone Age, tools, nomads, 3 periods. This Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. What’s Included?✏️ 4 Reading Passages✏️ 4 Puzzle Phrases to Decode✏️ 4 Decoders✏️ 4 Differentiated Decoders✏️ 10 Multiple Choice Q
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4th - 7th
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Law of Superposition Practice CER - NO PREP
Looking for a way to assess your students understanding of the law of superposition and rock strata? Look no further! This practice CER is perfect for you!Included:Background Information about 4 speciesDiagram (illustration) of four different rock layers with fossils insideCER QuestionAnswer KeyInformationThe CER question asks students to identify the correct chronological order of the species using their knowledge of rock layers, geologic time, and the law of superposition.As always, any feedba
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Also included in: 8th Grade Science Practice CER BUNDLE - NO PREP
Montessori Story of Creation First Great Lesson 3 Part 4 Part Cards Experiments
Montessori's first great lesson is known as The Story of Creation, The Coming of the Universe, and/or The Story of the Creation of the Universe. The story begins 15 billion years ago through the Azoic Era to the present day state of our planet, Earth.Deliver the story with confidence and save yourself hours with this professionally produced, quality resource.This resource includes:Text for the Story of Creation (4th part of the 4-part cards) scripted 21 high quality 3-part and 4th part cardsExpl
Grades:
1st - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
What is an Archeologist?
This product is one of a series on science careers. This download specifically investigates the career of archeologist. Included in this download:*What is an Archeologist? This informational reading gives students a general idea of what an archeologist does. Comprehension questions check for understanding. Archeologist *Fast Facts: This sheet gives students some important information about a career in archeology: salary, education, locations, and soft skills they would need.*Famous Archeo
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Careers: The Bundle
Historian Geographer Archaeologist Geologist Reading Passage
This reading passage, from the "All About" series, introduces students to four kinds of experts that teach us about history. In this passage titled "All About Who We Learn History From", it attempts to show students how the fields of history, geography, archaeology, and geology contribute to social studies. I use this passage to help students identify these four experts so that when students read about an archaeological dig or geographic research they can then have a detailed understanding of th
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: All About Social Studies Reading Passages BUNDLE
Back to School Archaeology Lesson Plan - Beginning of the Year Social Studies
Let your students pretend to be archaeologists and conduct a dig in their classroom in this back to school activity, or whenever you want to introduce them to the field of archaeology. Students will analyze artifacts and record their observations, then do a follow-up writing task. This activity will help your students develop their information writing, critical thinking, and vocabulary skills. ✓ Please note: * This resource is included in a money-saving Back to School Bundle, which you can fin
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5th - 8th
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ARCHAEOLOGY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Grab this puzzle worksheet to have on hand for early finishers or as a special homework assignment for the whole class. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for bell ringers, morning work, handouts, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.Puzzlers must look for the vocabulary words in all directions including backwards and diagonally and there are some overlapping words. This means it is a fairly challenging handout.Here is
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Roman Architecture Using Google Earth
This is an activity that allows students to "fly to" Rome using Google Earth and examine 3 major structures as if they were archaeologists. The three structures are the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and the Thermae (Baths) of Caracalla. This resource contains a 2-paged student activity sheet and a third page with possible responses/answers. There are also two websites listed at the bottom of the student sheet that students can use to find out more about the 3 structures when they have completed th
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5th - 8th
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FOSSIL FOSSILS | Worksheet Craft Activity Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Rocks
FOSSIL FOSSILS | Worksheet Craft Activity Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th RocksYour students will love making this interactive wheel about the main types of fossils! A fun hands on activity to go with your lessons on fossils!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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2nd - 6th
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