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Archaeology lessons for Microsoft Word
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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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
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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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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Indiana Jones Movies (1981-2008)Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
The Indiana Jones film series, created by George Lucas and directed by Steven Spielberg, follows the adventures of the fictional archaeologist and adventurer, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. Could be a great addition to any Archaeology, Anthropology, Social Science, History, Psychology Class!The series consists of four films: "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981): Set in 1936, Indiana Jones is tasked with finding the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its power. Along the way, he batt
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Advanced Placement AP Psychology Materials BUNDLE (400 RESOURCES)
What are the different types of soil? LAB
Description: Students will perform a series of experiments to investigate the properties of several types of soil.
Florida Sunshine State Standard(s): SC.2.E.6.3 Classify soil types based on color, texture (size of particles), the ability to retain water, and the ability to support the growth of plants.
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5th - 7th
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Dinosaurs (2000) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
Dinosaurs (2000) "Dinosaurs" is an animated film released in 2000. Set in the prehistoric era, the movie follows the adventures of an Iguanodon named Aladar. After a devastating meteor shower destroys his home and separates him from his family, Aladar is adopted by a group of lemurs who become his new family. Together, they embark on a journey to find the "Nesting Grounds," a lush paradise where dinosaurs can find safety and shelter.During their journey, Aladar and his lemur family encounter var
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Science & Health Movies Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Fossils!
Fossils! is a seven day lesson plan that allows students to explore different types of fossils and learn about how they are formed through hands on lessons. Students start off with an internet scavenger hunt to activate prior knowledge and gain basic facts. Students then work through four hands on lessons that help them understand how a fossil is formed and the differences between the main types of fossils. Scavenger hunt work sheet and final assessment are included in the lesson plan.
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3rd - 6th
Info Reading Text - Prehistoric Times: 6 Breakthroughs in Hunter-Gatherer Tools
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the progression and advancement of Hunter-Gatherer tools. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, 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 History.com, the questions are mine. To make th
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Anytime Sub Plans - History by the Numbers: Amazing Inventions #2
Info Reading Text - 9 Ways Stone Age People were Like Us (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about surprising ways that our Stone Age ancestors were like us, such as making music, baking bread, keeping pets and more! 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
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Anytime Sub Plans - History by the Numbers: Ancient Civilizations #2
Info Reading Text - Weird History: 7 Historical Treasures Discovered by Accident
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about 7 Historical Treasures that were accidentally discovered, such as Lascaux Cave, the Terra Cotta Army, the Rosetta Stone, the Venus de Milo and more! 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 u
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Weird History Bundle #3
Evolution - Archeopteryx Lesson Plan
This lesson plan delves into the topic of evolution with a case study of the Archeopteryx. Students will learn more about vocabulary terms discussed in an evolution unit by studying this ancient species. Learn about using fossils to learn about what the world was like long ago. Activities include warm up, exit slip, lecture, reading, and discussion.
It is great if you have a model of of fossilized archeopteryx to go along with this lesson, but a simple google image search should give you a goo
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9th - 12th
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The Dig (2021) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Dig" is a 2021 historical drama film based on the true story of the excavation of Sutton Hoo, an archaeological site in England. The film is set in 1939, on the eve of World War II. It follows the story of Edith Pretty, a widowed landowner, who hires amateur archaeologist Basil Brown to excavate the large burial mounds on her estate. As Brown begins to uncover the burial site, the significance of the findings becomes apparent. The excavation reveals a ship burial from the Anglo-Saxon period
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Homo Erectus Footprint?
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Homo Erectus Footprint", a footprint found in Africa that is 800,000 years old. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, 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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The Dig (2021) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Dig" is a historical drama film released in 2021. Set in 1939, it tells the true story of the excavation of Sutton Hoo, an archaeological site in England. The film revolves around the character of Basil Brown, a self-taught archaeologist, who is hired by a wealthy widow named Edith Pretty to excavate the mounds on her property. As Basil and his team begin their work, they uncover an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial ship and its treasures, which have significant historical and cultural importance.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The World's Oldest..." Bundle #4: Cave Art, Fire, Laws, Music Instrument, War
A bundle of informational text articles about the history of "The World's Oldest ...", cave art, use of fire, set of laws, musical instrument, and evidence of warfare. 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 assignment
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7th - 12th
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types of soil lab with soil triangles
This lab is perfect for students interested in learning more about the soil around them and how it interacts in different ways with water and plants depending on the amounts of different sediments inside them. students will be able to see the percentages of sand, silt, and clay in the soils of their own homes or farmland.
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
Hunter Gatherers and the Stone Age Workbook
Hunter Gatherers and the Stone Age is a common core Book containing 10 lessons about the hunter gatherers who live in Egypt, Europe and Asia during the Stone Age. Their cultures set the foundation for later civilizations. The topics discussed in this eBook include the Stone Age Art of Egypt and Europe, advanced cultures and their first experiences with animal domestication, growing crops, and architecture. The beginning of religious rituals and practices is also discussed.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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This Day in History - August 12: Sue the T-Rex is discovered (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the discovery of "Sue" the T-Rex fossil. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a subs
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Fire? Ancestors tamed fire earlier
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Fire", evidence of fire being tamed by Homo sapiens and Neanderthals earlier than we once thought. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, artifacts, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The info
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7th - 12th
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"The World's Oldest..." Bundle #2: Animal, Dogs, Footprint, Murder, Tools
A bundle of informational text articles about the history of "The World's Oldest ...", fossilized animal, domesticated dog, Homo erectus footprint, murder case and tools. 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 assignment
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7th - 12th
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Questions to Accompany NOVA - "Evolution" Video (video free online)
A set of questions to keep your students on-task and on-track as they watch the sections of the video "Evolution" from NOVA online.
The Video can be found at
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/educators/teachstuds/svideos.html
It is divided into 6 sections:
Video 1 – Isn’t Evolution just a Theory?
Video 2 – Who Was Charles Darwin?
Video 3 – How do we know evolution happens?
Video 4 - How Does Evolution Really Work?
Video 5 - Did Humans Evolve?
Video 6 - Why Does Evolution Matter Now?
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9th - 12th
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