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Archaeology Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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5th - 10th
Otzi the Iceman - Lesson and Webquest
Otzi the Ice Man - What was his life like? - Lesson and WebquestThe main goal of this lesson is to have students examine artifacts from Ötzi, and describe what these artifacts show about Ötzi’s life.*Please note that due to the webquest activity, computers/laptops/ipads are strongly recommended for this lesson*For the lesson, there is a 16 slide PowerPoint that includes:2 Do Now OptionsClass NotesAn Informational Graphic3 Assessment Questions3 Video LinksActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionA
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
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: Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
Hominids and Evolution - Lesson and DBQ
Hominids and Evolution – DBQThe main goal of this lesson is to have students compare different hominids and describe how they evolved over time.Check out an alternate version of this lesson here!This lesson comes with a 15 Slide PowerPoint that includes:A Do Now QuestionClass NotesInformational Graphics/ChartsA Video LinkAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsA Conclusion QuestionThere are three different activity options based on a 5 document DBQDocument 1 - Human Evolution Image Document 2
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Prehistoric Times - Unit 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: Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Different Types of Hominids
Different Types of HominidsThe main objective of this lesson is to have students compare the characteristics and abilities of different types of hominidCheck out an alternate DBQ version of this lesson here!This lesson includes a 20 slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass NotesInformational Charts, Graphics, and Diagrams2 video LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionsThere are three different options for the activity, each using Information Cards on five different hominids. (
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
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
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6th - 10th
Also included in: 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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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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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
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: 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
Doc Brock's Mega Maya 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 the Maya Civilization. They will visit Caracol, Tikal, Tulum, Palenque, Uxmal, Chichen Itza, and Xochicalco. Scholars while learning about the Maya gods, will also do artifact investigations. Learners will express their understanding through writing outcomes and research, while i
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6th - 9th
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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: Artifacts
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 document. One of the easiest ways to take a lo
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Also included in: Document Analysis Worksheets (Bundle)
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: Document Analysis Worksheets (Bundle)
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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Prehistory Supported Response
This activity is excellent for teachers to integrate into your Prehistory units. Engage your students by having them apply their understanding of prehistory and evolution. Included is a comprehensive rubric.This can be used as an end of unit comprehensive assessment.Science tells us that over millions of years, humans evolved from their ape ancestors, acquiring different characteristics and skills. This was a slow process that happened over millions of years and resulted in the first creatures w
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5th - 10th
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Archaeological Dig Proposal & Rubric
This activity is excellent for teachers to integrate into your geography units. Engage your students by putting them in the shoes of an archeologist. Included is a comprehensive rubric.This can be used as an end of unit comprehensive assessment.Imagine you are an archaeologist. Invent a situation based on what you have learned about how archaeologists work. Prepare a proposal for a grant to receive money to fund your next project. Your goal is to show how much you know about archaeology.
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5th - 7th
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Common Core Ancient Egypt Web-quest
Common Core standards practiced throughout this web-quest. Students will determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Students will compare and contrast various items throughout and complet
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5th - 7th
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Conduct an interview with Howard Carter
I have created an in-class activity where students will take on the roles of Howard Carter and a reporter for the London Telegraph. Students will be asked to do some light research to brush up on their knowledge of Howard Carter's discovery of the famous pharaoh Tutankhamun.
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4th - 7th
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