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Free high school archaeology activities
DIY Cladogram Student Activity
Includes:Quick overview on what a Cladogram is and how they are usedInstructions for creating your own Cladogram. I'd recommend putting students in small groups for this activityAnimal cutouts for the cladogram activity - 3 different options for animalsUse this as formative or summative assessment, or to trigger critical thinking or communication skills in your classroom. This project does not necessarily need to be marked. It could just be an activity meant to get your students in the right min
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4th - 12th
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Seafloor Spreading Lab/Activity
If your teaching Seafloor Spreading, this is an EASY and FUN lab to do with your students!!
This lab is a great way to get students actively engaged in hands-on, cooperative learning! After following the EASY step-by-step instructions, students answer questions (analyze & conclude worksheet attached) about the lab challenging them to think critically about the process of seafloor spreading.
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*Seafloor Spreading Lab: Procedure (step-by-step instructions; 3 pages)
*Analyze &
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4th - 9th
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Forensic Anthropology Jigsaw Activity
This is a jigsaw activity, where the teacher will choose 4-5 related articles about forensic anthropology (links to potential articles included) for students to read, discuss, analyze and summarize. I have used this with 10th-12th grade students, and have had great discussion with them, as this is a high-interest topic, even for students who don't "do" school.
In this activity, students will:
Read a piece of text
Identify and discuss important vocabulary
Generate questions for discussion
Sum
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Plate Tectonics "Edible Tectonics" Activity
Use candy bars to explore the layers of the Earth and tectonic plates boundaries.
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7th - 11th
A Freebie Human Skull Clipart {Messare Clips and Design}
Please take a few seconds to leave feedback! I'd really appreciate it and will keep the FREEBIES coming as I get more feedback! The Human Skull Graphical Sampler set is contains four (4) graphics. All images are high resolution PNGs for print quality images.
1) Black on White line Graphical Skull
2) Crystal Skull (Transparent)
3) Crystal Skull (Dark Solid)
4) Crystal Skull (Light Solid)
This set is an awesome compliment to the full Human Skull and the Ancient Inca Set!
-Scott
If you like m
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Game: Freebie - Antiquities Biblical Archeology game
Antiquities: the Biblical Archeology game plays like Hasbro’s Masterpiece. Each player is an archeologist acquiring artifacts for their museum or university while avoiding the fakes. Package includes 24 artifacts, rules, playing area (game board) and 12 characters to choose from.
Additional information on each of the artifacts is provided in a separate document.
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4th - 12th
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Dinosaur Footprints Science and Math Connections
Dinosaur Footprints is an activity that integrates math and science with an Archeologists thinking to determine how Dinosaurs roamed the Earth. It requires students to physically engage with space concepts to determine scale sizes of dinosaur feet.
3Dgrowth is a company that is interested in expanding learning cognitively, emotionally, socially to encourage students to fully engage with topics and life.
Complete the activity about Dinosaur Footprints on its own or with the Geologic Timeline
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6th - 9th
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How are archaeologists uncovering the secrets of an Ancestral Maya boomtown?
Suitable for 14-19-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, STEM clubs and at home. This resource links to Grade 9-10 and Grade 11-12 history and anthropology. It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks (UK): Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers • This teaching resource introduces the wor
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9th - 12th
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dinosaur coloring book for children(size 8.5 * 11) (40 pages) coloring writing
Journey into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with our brand new coloring book designed especially for children! This captivating book in 8.5 * 11 inch format offers 40 pages filled with prehistoric adventures that will stimulate the imagination of your little explorers.Each page offers a unique experience, from carefully detailed drawings of various dinosaurs to fun activities such as maze games and writing areas to encourage the development of cognitive skills.The engaging illustrations allo
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4th - 11th
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History Detectives: Historical Jobs Terminology Match Up Activity
Embark on an engaging journey into the world of history professions with our free History Detectives: Historical Jobs worksheet. Tailored for primary and lower secondary school students, this interactive activity introduces key history professionals, such as historians, archaeologists, curators, and more. The worksheet features a match-up activity where students connect terms with their corresponding definitions, fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse roles that contribute to unravellin
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Investigating the Ancient Past/Ancient World History Resource Bundle
"Freebie" Palabragrama 7mo-12mo (Patrimonio Arqueológico)
Aprovecha y descarga nuestra hoja de trabajo gratuita, que fortalecerán los conceptos aprendidos sobre el patrimonio arqueológico de Puerto Rico.No pierda la oportunidad de celebrar la semana de la puertorriqueñidad con este recurso completo y accesible para usted y sus estudiantes.¡Qué viva el patrimonio puertorriqueño!Este recurso contiene:1- Hoja de trabajo2- Clave de respuestasSi tiene algún comentario o sugerencia acerca de nuestros productos, pueden escribirnos a info@pukaworld.com.De igua
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7th - 12th, Staff
Ten Take-Aways: Pompeii Virtual Tour, Mini-Unit & Classroom Resources
Supplement your study of Ancient Roman history with a virtual journey through Pompeii.This product will take your students on a guided tour of Ancient Pompeii. Included items are an 18 minute video reinforced with guided notes, word searches, vocabulary powerpoint and activities, pen-and-ink maps, and a crossword puzzle.The video presentation includes original photos and videos from Pompeii annotated with our top ten significant concepts. The trailer includes some highlights - baths, gladiator b
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6th - 9th
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What is Archaeology?
I usually start my archaeology courses by examining the question ‘What is Archaeology’? Students invariably already have a fixed idea of what they are about to study. These ideas however, tend to differ from student to student. This resource helps students to come up with a working definition by combining ideas from the group.
This resource could be used with 9th – 12th Grade, Adult, Higher Education or as the question is a general one, it could be used with lower grades 5th - 8th.
It can be
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Early Humans Scavenger Hunt - Using The Smithsonian Institution
Both a following directions and a research project in one! First page gives step by step instructions on how to access the website, and what to do once there. The back provides a clear and easy to understand spreadsheet for students to record their research. Always a crowd-pleaser, and you can't go wrong with the Smithsonian!
If anyone using Common Core sees a match with their standards, please shoot me an e-mail, and I'll happily add them.
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6th - 9th
The Virtual Traveler: Virtual Tours for Educators, Students & Armchair Travelers
With the demise of Google VR Creator and Google Expeditions, there is a distinct lack of virtual tours for teachers to use in the classroom. This free resource attempts in some small way to address this lack. This "Lesson Plan" is an always-updated list of virtual tours that I have created during my time as an international school teacher. No more hunting around the internet, only to find that the tour you want has vanished. The tours may be used "as is" in a lesson plan (for example, to examin
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6th - 12th
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FREE Anthropology Word Search Puzzle
Anthropology No Prep Worksheet Activity Great for: Early Finishers, Emergency Sub Plan, Homework, Unit Supplement, Sponge Activity, Classwork, Test Review, Terms, Bell Ringer, Curriculum, Back to School, End of Year, No Prep Activity, Warm-Up, Handout, Homeschool, Vocabulary, Do Now, Mini-lessons, Distance Learning… Simply Print and Go! Download the preview for a closer look. Hidden Words: AnthropologyScientific StudyHumanityHuman BehaviorHuman BiologyCultureLinguisticsSocietiesPast Human Speci
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Anthropology Word Search Puzzle BUNDLE
Archaeology Unit Study
This Archaeology Crossword is a fun way to learn some key words related to Archaeology. This includes the answer key. It will also be included in my Archaeology Unit Study Workbook
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4th - 10th
Archaeology and the ancient Maya: What does the past mean to people today?
Suitable for 14-19-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom and at home.This resource links to KS4/Grades 9 & 10 and KS5/Grades 11 & 12 history and archaeology.It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks (UK):Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market informationGatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers• This teaching resource explains the wo
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9th - 12th
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What did human communities look like 20,000 years ago?
Suitable for 14 to 19-year-olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom or shared with students online. This resource links to KS4/Grades 9 & 10 and KS5/Grades 11 & 12 History, Geography, Archaeology, Sociology and Anthropology. It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks (UK):Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market informationGatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum
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9th - 12th
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Summer Artifacts--Become an Archaeologist
This resource is an introductory activity to research, analyzation, using and citing evidence, describing observations, and developing and supporting theories.
This is typically used as an icebreaker in the first week of school to help students get to know each other. It also gives them an opportunity to bring their personal lives and interests into the classroom. This promotes a high level of engagement and connectivity to each other, the teacher, and the content.
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K - 12th, Staff
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Cave Painting Close Reading
Common Core Reading with text based questions about the preservation of the Lascaux cave. Lexile 10.4 - 9th grade reading level.
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7th - 12th
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"Great Transformations" Video Guide
This video guide prompts students thinking on the fabulous PBS documentary "Great Transformations". This documentary explores the way in which life has changed over time due to natural selection. This particular video explores the defining features of mammals, how a group of land mammals evolved into whales, and how a group of lobe-finned fish evolved into tetrapods. The "Great Transformations" video is available via public link online. The video guide includes a link to the accompanying vid
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7th - 12th
Cenozoic and Mesozoic Geologic Time-line data sheet
This is just the data and measurements needed to create a Geologic Time-line of the Cenozoic and Mesozoic Eras hands on lab activity using a cash register tape. This helps students visualize and experience the great period of time and events that have occurred in earth's long history. Even though this only covers the 2 most recent eras it demonstrates how closely spaced the recent events of history are when compared to the larger geologic eras.
I recommend buying my full Geologic Time-line Lab
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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First Week of School Digital Interactive Notebook
Use this as a Digital INB in your first week or two of school, when getting to know one another. This can be combined with other Digital INB activities or resources. Use it as extension, introduction, or main learning! Is partially editable.How to Edit your copy: click View --> Theme Builder* Anything placed on the master cannot be manipulated by students.* Anything on the regular slide can be manipulated, deleted, and edited by students.*Use the View --> Theme Builder setting to set thing
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5th - 9th
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