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High school archaeology lesson pdfs
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
Sedimentary Layers and the Fossil Record
Sedimentary Layers and the Fossil Record helps students to identify connections between animals, the sedimentary layers they were buried in, and the habitats they lived in and their connection to the fossil record. Students continue to practice and develop higher order thinking skills.
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3rd - 12th
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Relative Dating and the Principle of Superposition Fossil Activity NGSS* Aligned
This fossil activity will have your students collecting information about fossil layers on the first day and then using the fossils to place the layers in chronological order. I have typically used this lesson after I have introduced fossils and the principle of superposition. I have included a few ideas of what I use for those introduction activities for you in addition to the fossil activity. This fossil activity has really helped my students to better understand how relative dating and the
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS4-1
Beginning of Course Activity: Alien Archeology
Students will pretend to be Alien Archeologists from the future, who are examining the remains of an ancient civilization (aka: the classroom). Students will use the provided worksheet to lead them in filling out with their observations and to draw conclusions about their fellow students and the teacher. Then, the students will complete "part 2," taking their observations and applying them to what it means to be a historian.
This lesson will prepare students for a conversation about:
- What is
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6th - 12th
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Hebrew Aleph Bet Flash Cards
Hebrew Aleph Bet Flash Cards
This is a fun way to learn and understand Hebrew. Just print and laminate or put in page protectors and they are ready for any wall or notebook or just to use on their own! This product was made to accompany our Hebrew curriculum. If you would like to see how our classroom used it please visit our blog at
http://thetravelingclassroom.blogspot.com/2012/10/aleph-bet-hebrew-cards-poster-notebook.html
These cards will help you and your students remember all
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Anthropology and Archaeology
In this set you will get an 8-week lesson plan, Teacher Activity book, Student Activity Book and Answer Key. The lesson plans are just a guide, and you can extend or take out any part you need to in order to make the lesson more adaptable for your students. For this unit, I was able to use this in Science, History and I added Reading books to the lesson for the students to gain more understanding of what Archaeologist and Anthropologist do. What you Get: Archaeology and Anthropology Vocabularyjo
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6th - 9th
11 x 14 Dinosaur Color-in Fact Sheets, 10 Dinosaurs
These awesome fact sheets with various dinosaurs and reptiles, will delight and engage your dino loving kids. Each 11 x 14 Jurassic printable has a dinosaur or reptile to color in, along with interesting facts and figures. A coloring in activity for fun while learning. 10 different dinosaurs and reptiles to discover. Print straight out onto a 11 x 14 sheet.
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7th - 11th
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What is a Petroglyph?
What is a Petroglyph? is a common core activity that helps students learn about the what petroglyphs are and how they are created. Students will also develop and practice higher order thinking skills.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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11 x 8.5 Dinosaur Color-in Fact Sheets, 10 Dinosaurs
These awesome fact sheets with various dinosaurs and reptiles, will delight and engage your dino loving kids. Each 8.5 x 11 Jurassic printable has a dinosaur or reptile to color in, along with interesting facts and figures. A coloring in activity for fun while learning. 10 different dinosaurs and reptiles to discover. Print straight out onto a 8.5 x 11 sheet.
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7th - 11th
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Ancient China Frm Above- Episode 1 Secrets of The Great Wall National Geographic
"Ancient China From Above - Episode 1: Secrets of The Great Wall" offers a captivating journey into the heart of one of the world's most iconic wonders. Led by archaeologist Allan Maca, this National Geographic docuseries presents a fresh perspective on unraveling the mysteries of ancient China. Through innovative aerial exploration and in-depth research, Maca and his team unveil hidden palaces, forgotten cities, and delve into the aftermath of catastrophic events. In the debut episode, "Secrets
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient China From Above (3 Episodes) Movie Guides National Geographic
Hebrew Aleph Bet Posters
22 Full Page Hebrew Aleph Bet Posters
Ancient (Paleo/Proto Sinaitic) Hebrew & Modern Hebrew -22 aleph bet (alphabet) learning cards
This is a fun way to learn and understand Ancient Hebrew. Just print and laminate or put in page protectors and they are ready for any wall or notebook or just to use on their own! This product was made to accompany our Hebrew curriculum.
These cards will help you and your students remember all of the Hebrew letters in block letters, ancient pictograph l
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Ancient China From Above Episode 3 China's Pompeii National Geographic
Experience the intrigue of ancient China in Episode 3 of "Ancient China From Above" titled "China's Pompeii." Premiering on August 30th, 2020, on National Geographic, this captivating docuseries led by archaeologist Allan Maca unveils the secrets of a lost megacity and explores cataclysms that may have led to its downfall. Drawing parallels to the famed ruins of Pompeii, Dr. Maca delves into the remnants of this ancient metropolis, offering insights into its once-thriving existence and the event
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient China From Above (3 Episodes) Movie Guides National Geographic
Ancient China From Above Episode 2 Mysteries of Xanadu National Geographic
Delve into the captivating world of ancient China with National Geographic's spellbinding docuseries, "Ancient China From Above." In Episode 2, "Mysteries of Xanadu," archaeologist Dr. Allan Maca leads a team of intrepid experts on an extraordinary journey to unravel the enigmatic secrets of the past. Departing from conventional approaches, they employ innovative methods to unearth the mysteries of ancient China, uncovering majestic palaces, lost cities, and investigating the aftermath of devast
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient China From Above (3 Episodes) Movie Guides National Geographic
Minecraft: Creating A Fossil Dig Site
Minecraft: Creating A Fossil Dig Site is a common core activity that helps students apply the concepts of fossils, how they are buried and how you determine their ages in a fun way. Students will also explain how the rock layers at their dig sites connect to the climate in the past and gives you information about what the area was like in the past. Students will also develop and practice higher order thinking skills.
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3rd - 12th
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The Lost City of Cahokia
The Lost City of Cahokia is a lesson that teaches students about the largest Mississippian city and culture in North America.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rock Cycle Dice Game Worksheet and Station Prep PDF
This game uses regular 6-sided dice to guide students through the various stages of the rock cycle.Set up the station placards around the room along with a dice (regular or the larger foam ones from places like the dollar store). Each student will need a worksheet to fill out as they go from station to station. If possible, try to put an example or two of each rock at their respective stations to have a visual there too.
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5th - 10th
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MS-ESS2-1
The Anasazi Sun Dagger
The Anasazi Sun Dagger is a common core activity that helps students learn about the what the purpose of the Anasazi Sun Dagger was and how it was created. Students will also develop and practice higher order thinking skills.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Native American Glyphs
Native American Glyphs is a common core activity that helps students learn about native American glyphs and what they mean. Students will also develop and practice higher order thinking skills.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Adena Culture: The First Mound Builders
The Adena Culture: The First Mound Builders is a lesson that teaches students about the Adena culture. Comprehension questions are included.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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LIDAR Remote Sensing: Laser Scanning Science EM Spectrum (NO PREP) Activities++
What is LIDAR? The Science, Applications, Challenges & Limitations – NO Prep – Physical Science Substitute Plans Are you looking for an exciting and innovative technology to incorporate into your classroom or research? Look no further than LIDAR technology! LIDAR technology, or Light Detection and Ranging, utilizes laser scanning and remote sensing to create precise and detailed 3D maps of the environment. With its high-resolution mapping capabilities and precision, LIDAR technology is ideal
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Physical Science Growing Bundle (Articles) – NO Prep – Substitute Plans
Human Evolution: New Human Ancestor Discovery
Here is an article about human evolution, introducing one of our new ancestors discovered recently: Homo naledi. The article describes his discovery and also talks about where we should place him on the human evolution tree. There are a few drawings included like the human evolution tree with possible placements for H. naledi as well as a drawing of some of our most notable ancestors! Thought-provoking questions are asked at the end. This would be a good sub lesson or absence make-up or a cl
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7th - 12th
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Middle School Science | Mass Extinctions MS-ESS3-1
You are viewing a Middle School Science lesson | Mass Extinctions MS-ESS3-1. This Mass Mega-fauna Extinctions Differentiated Lesson Plan contains (20) twenty pages of highly engaging informational text, homework, group activities and video library. This packet contains rich informational text that will give your students a clear understanding of mega-fauna extinctions, moreover they will understand that mass extinctions are not caused by one single event - unless that event just so happens to b
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
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Also included in: Emergency Middle School Social Studies Sub Plans Bundle Google + PDF
Kennewick Man Common Core Activity
Kennewick Man Common Core Activity is a common core activity that helps students learn about a recent study that suggests that Kennewick man may have been a Polynesian or ancient Japanese ancestor that travelled to the new world in a different migration than the Siberians over the Bering Strait . Students will also develop and practice higher order thinking skills.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Discovering an Artifact: An Introductory Lesson in Anthropology
A fun and engaging activity that introduces students to the social science of anthropology. It could also be used to teach about archaeology. In groups, students have to examine an artifact and infer information about the society from which it came.
This lesson plan contains specific instructions for the teacher and a worksheet for students to record their answers. The lesson was originally created for a grade 11 class in Ontario called Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociolo
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7th - 12th
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