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Art Sub Lesson: Secret Rooms Hidden Passageways - Elementary Middle High
This no-prep art sub plan inspires students to create their own secret passages, trap doors, hidden rooms, and escape hatches. They look at images from art history including castles, monuments, and homes that include these features.This art activity uses simple materials...pencil, paper, and/or crayon. It is fully scripted, no prep, and can be taught by anyone including substitute teachers, classroom teachers, art teachers, and parents.Review from a high school teacher:”"I assigned this for sub
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4th - 10th
Fossil Activity
In this hands-on fossil activity, your students go beyond worksheets for second grade science. Instead, they can become paleontologists for the day! This fun fossil lesson is a great introduction to how fossils are discovered. Cookie Dig Fossil Activity – Students Become PaleontologistsWith this fossil activity, you'll leave behind the boring worksheets for second grade science! Each student will receive a chocolate chip cookie. They’ll use toothpicks and paintbrushes as "tools" to become pale
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1st - 4th
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3-LS4-1
Fossils Interactive Lesson for Google Classroom
In this interactive Google Slides lesson, students learn about types of fossils and how they form. After clicking through ten slides with information about:how fossils form types of fossils - mold, cast, trace, and true formpaleontologythe law of superpositionNext students demonstrate their comprehension with several interactive activities:students "dig" for fossils by uncovering fossils hidden in the rock layerscategorize and sort fossilsanswer multiple choice questions using the fossil record
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Archaeology - Digging Up the Past! PowerPoint
Archaeology - Digging Up the Past PowerPoint introduces the subject of archaeology and digging to solve a puzzle. The PowerPoint asks: How can we find out what happened a long time ago?, Where do we find these things?, What is the work of archaeologists?, What are artifacts?, What is stratigraphy?, How are sites found?, What are the tools of the trade?, What are some of the most famous sites?, What's left to find?
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4th - 12th
Paleontology - Fossil Formation and Pretend Dig Activity
This paleontology lesson includes a power point on fossil formation and then leads your students in a pretend dig where they have to try and figure out what the animal is from the fossil bones found.This enjoyable activity will engage your students and get them thinking like a real paleontologist. This lesson includes a powerpoint slide and some handouts for your students to fill out. In the first part of the lesson your students are learning about fossils and in the second part your students wo
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4th - 7th
Archaeology - An Introduction PowerPoint
Archaeology - An Introduction PowerPoint exposes students to the study of past human societies through recovery and analysis of artifacts.Archaeology - An Introduction PowerPoint slides include: What is archaeology? What are remains? What is an artifact? Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii, What do all people have in common?, They need food, They need clothing, Most civilizations have art/jewelry and music, People have religions, As civilizations grow more complex..., Discuss for a few minutes..., How
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4th - 10th
Introduction to Archaeology
This 4 day lesson was used in my 6th grade class to teach them what an archaeologist does and about archaeology. My students loved the hands on work! (It does take a little prep work for one day and you have to purchase enough paper plates for one per student for this unit.) Have fun!
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4th - 6th
Mythology Unit 2 Creation & Flood Myths
Second Unit in The Study of Mythology series.
Approx three weeks worth of lessons include
The Role of Anthropology and Archaeology in Mythology
The Birth of Writing in Ancient Cultures
Creation Myths
Comparative Mythology - Three Creation Myths
Gilgamesh and The Hero's Journey
Flood Myths
Includes complete lesson plans, activities, handouts, assessments, rubrics, lecture notes, free PowerPoint, link to supporting web page
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9th - 12th
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Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint
Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint presents students to some of the most famous archaeological discoveries in the world today.The PowerPoint can be used to inspire students to a future in archaeology and can also be used for further research on the discoveries presented.Discoveries presented include: Southern Africa Rock Art, Pyramids at Giza, Tutankhamen, Rosetta Stone, Ruins of Old Zimbabwe, Mammoth Bone Huts, Paleolithic Art in Europe, Otzi the IceMan, Bronze Age Barrows, King Minos and t
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4th - 10th
Fossil Record PowerPoint
Fossils: This PowerPoint on The Fossil Record is geared to any Middle or High School Science or Biology class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize the important information and concepts about the fossil record including:A. The different types of fossils and how to identify themB. How fossils form (with videos)C. Changes over time in fossilsD. Evolution of whalesE. Vestigial and Homologous structuresOn average this presentation should run approximately 15 to 35 minutes (depending
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7th - 10th
Relative Dating Lecture PowerPoint- Superposition, Stratigraphy
This PowerPoint details the Laws used in Relative Dating and Statigraphy. It will outline the Law of Super Position, Law of Original Horizontality, Lateral Continuity, Unconformities, Cross Cutting Relationships, Biotal Succession, Intrusions and Inclusions. It gives examples and images of these Laws and how geologists use them to relatively date rock layers.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-2
Info Reading Text - Weird Histroy: Easter Island Mysteries
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about Easter Island, and its mysterious moai statues! A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, use it as a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Weird History Bundle #7
Introduction to Pompeii Presentation - History, Culture, and Art of a Roman City
The Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, and today provides a wealth of information on what life was like in a Roman city. This comprehensive presentation provides an introduction to Pompeii, the story of its destruction, and its history, culture, and art. 35 detailed and visually engaging slides capture: The history of Pompeii, and a visual timeline of key events in Pompeii's history Mount Vesuvius and the impact of its eruption in 79 CEP
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Global Art History: Seeing the Past Growing Bundle
Law of Superposition/ Fossils- Playdoh Activity/Exit Ticket
The Law of Superposition seems fairly simple until you have students analyze the relative age of fossils. This activity was designed to help students engage in this law of science with something we all seem to love...playdoh! I usually walk through the steps, showing students how to put the layers together, then they construct their own with a partner. The best part is the quick check I can do as I walk through the room or they hand me their completed papers. It shows who understands the con
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Human Ancestors? Lucy, Ardi and More
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Human Ancestors", looking at the fossils of "Lucy", as well as "Ardi" and a few others. A great activity for studying ancient people, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from
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7th - 12th
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Jamestown 1607 and Starving Times PowerPoint and Lesson Plans Bundled
This PowerPoint about Jamestown during 1607 and the period known as "starving times" illustrates the hardships faced by the first settlers in the New World. It contains information on Powhatan Indian culture, indentured servitude, and archeological discoveries while providing hands-on activities and cooperative learning skills using the lesson plans included. All photography and plans are by Robin Thames Lofton.
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3rd - 5th
Whale Evolution CER
WHALE EVOLUTION--this PowerPoint can be used in GOOGLE SLIDES.CLAIM-EVIDENCE-REASONINGBIG QUESTION: Did whales evolve from land mammals?Students can independently or guided by teacher go through the slides of information and videos about the transitional whale fossils. There is a graphic organizer slide to take notes, a graphic organizer slide to plan the CER, and a slide for a final draft. Student examples/ answer key included. There is no rubric (use your own CER rubric). There are over
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Info Reading Text - Ancient People: Hunter-Gatherers (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about how hunter-gatherers lived! A great activity for studying ancient civilizations or artifacts, use it as a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine. To make t
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7th - 12th
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"The World's Oldest....MEGA BUNDLE!!! 28 informational reading assignments!
A bundle of informational text articles about the history of "The World's Oldest ...", MEGA BUNDLE. Topics include the oldest tools, fossils, footprints, weapons, musical instrument, pet dogs, human ancestors, baked bread, monument, sport, laws, use of fire and much more!! See listing below for all 28 articles. These articles are great activities for studying ancient civilizations, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan an
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7th - 12th
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"The World's Oldest...Human Advancements" Bundle: Tools, Art, Fire, Music, Laws
A bundle of informational text articles about some of "The World's Oldest ...Human Advancements", paleolithic tools, cave art, use of fire, music instrument, and code of laws. These articles are great activities for studying ancient civilizations, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! Give your students a choice of topics to research, or use all of them as supplements to your lessons! To make this assignmen
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to Anthropology Presentation
This informative presentation serves as a comprehensive introduction to the field of anthropology. This presentation introduces key concepts and considerations in anthropology, including:the definition of anthropology and key related termsan overview of the branches of anthropology an introduction to archeology an introduction to cultural anthropology, ethnology, and ethnography, and the concepts of society and culturean introduction to linguistic anthropology, and historical linguistics and soc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Relative & Absolute Dating (Radioactive Decay)
A great intro to learn the difference between relative and absolute dating! This assignment is flexible- it works both on paper and digitally, but you will need access to internet. Within this lesson, students will: Get to play a fun game to introduce them to relative datingExplore the Principles of Geology with visuals and practice examples Learn what radioactive decay is through a short YouTube videoComplete a few practice problems for half-lives & a challenging relative dating example tha
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6th - 9th
Documentary Viewing Guide National Geographic's The Greeks Ep. 2
This is a viewing guide for the National Geographic's Series The Greeks Episode 1 "The Good Strife" (currently available for streaming on Disney+). The documentary covers the Greek Dark Ages and thedevelopment of Greek religion through to the development of Greek DemocracyViewing guide includes 18 questions and an answer key to make this an excellent sub plan. Documentary runs 50 minutes making this a perfect one period lesson plan.
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9th - 12th
What is Archeology? An Introduction Powerpoint PPT
What is Archeology? An Introduction Powerpoint PPT is a lesson that teaches students about what archeology is and what archeologists do.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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