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Cultural Lit. 26: Anasazi Pueblo: 1050 to 1300 A.D.
Sixth graders study Anasazi Culture through direct instruction and cooperative groups.
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The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde
Pupils research evidence discovered during Mesa Verde archaeological dig, view images of ancient artifacts, simultate real dig and reconstruct items buried on school grounds, and create newsletter or video tape skit.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension
For this Colorado reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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The Hopi and Their Neighbors
In this sentence completion activity, students use a word bank to complete informational sentences about the Hopi Indians. Students fill in ten blanks.
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Geography and Architecture
Young scholars discuss how terrain and climate affect the design of houses and commercial structures and thus influence the way architects design buildings in this elementary lesson plan.
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Saving the Past for the Future
Students review web images to identify human impact on nature and site destruction.
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UMNH: The Fremont People
Third graders explore the Fremont people and then make their own Fremont-Style pottery.
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Social Studies: The Fremont People
Pupils examine the culture of the Fremont people prior to creating their own copies of their pottery. With teacher-supplied clay, students follow instruction sheets to make their own replicas based on the Fremont pottery designs.