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Famsi: Architectural Development of Structure at Nakbe, Peten

For Students 9th - 10th
Study investigates the sequence in construction of building at Nakbe, Peten, Guatemala. Details include dimensions of steps and structures.
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Marius Barbeau: Treasures of Canada Webquest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about various themes in Canadian history, including aboriginal history and cultures, French-Canadian history, and immigration to Canada between 1800 and 2000. Working both independently and in small groups, they assume the...
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Iron Age in Eurasia: Greek Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Greek colonies around the Black Sea and the artifacts that have been found there.
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Live Science: First American Settlers Not Who We Thought

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses findings that point to a pre-Clovis, New-World-humans model through artifacts dug up at various archaeological spots thoughout the Americas.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Egyptian Art in the Age of the Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Awesome examples of Egyptian art are given on these web pages from The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Enjoy looking at pictures of actual pieces of art that are currently in the museum. Along with the art are brief historical...
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Medieval Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A solid introduction to Islamic art of the late medieval period (approximately A.D. 1250 to A.D. 1450) that relates historical events to the art production of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions that...
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Famsi: Investigating Tarascan State at Erongaricuaro, Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Erongaricuaro site was compared to neighboring site of Uricho in the Tarascan State to determine social organization and social hierarchy. Copper is a marker of high status.
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Famsi: Surface Archaeology in the Chilapa Zitiala Area (2003)

For Students 9th - 10th
Study at the Chilapa-Zitlala, Mexico site indicates possibility of Olmec presence.
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Famsi: Dating Cholula, Mexico (2003)

For Students 9th - 10th
Researchers infer that Cholula construction may have begun at the same time as Great Pyramid in Teotihuacan. Readers are able to download the PDF file.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the First Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about art history in Mesopotamia and its surrounding regions, circa 3000 B.C. Explore the history of the region through various topics including cities, rulers and religious vestments.
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Famsi: Investigations at an Olmec Community

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent pictures of domestic areas. Pollen analysis offers information on farming and socialization.
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Library of Congress

Loc: 1492: An Ongoing Voyage

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibit by the Library of Congress supplies diverse facts on the famous 1492 voyage. The exhibition first examines the encounter between the European explorers and the native people. They explore five geographical areas: The Caribbean...
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Calavaras County Historical Society and Museum: Mi Wok Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
See these interesting photographs of artifacts from the Miwok Indian tradition. There is a brief discussion of the culture of the Miwok also. From the Calavaras County Historical Society.
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Big Eddy Site, Unearthing the Mysteries of Man

For Students 9th - 10th
An archaeological dig in Missouri has unearthed artifacts that may predate the Clovis culture. Volunteers are digging through layers to find clues.
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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: Comparing Mesopotamia to Modern Day Iraq [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students will use knowledge of Mesopotamian artifacts, culture and history to relate to current events in Iraq.
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Mesopotamian Civilization: The Land Between the Rivers

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article on the Sumerians provides information on Sumerian writing, myth, education, city-states, and artifacts. Part of a larger world history website, "The Land Between the Rivers," is an excellent introduction to the...
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Division of Archaeology: Activity Guides

For Teachers K - 1st
Find lesson plans for elementary and middle school students that include archaelogy activities for sites primarily in Louisiana. Take a look at the life of Archaic period Mound Builders, and find many examples of artifacts.
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New York State Museum: Mohawk Iroquois Village [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York State Museum features a virtual exhibit of a Mohawk Iroquois Village depicting what life was like in the early 1600s. You can read European eyewitness accounts of encounters with the Mohawks.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Medieval Period: History

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Islamic art from the early medieval period (approximately A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1150) that begins with a historical overview of the shifting Islamic politics of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful...
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Tarascan Copper Metallurgy at Itziparatzico (2003)

For Students 9th - 10th
Excavation indicates Itziparatzico was an area of sophisticated copper metallurgy. It is not determined if work was for domestic use or trade. One important implication, however, is that copper is not found locally. Because the smelting...
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Famsi: San Carlos Rural Olmec Household Project (1996)

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigation of two excavated households offers insights into Olmec daily life during the Formative Period.
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Univ. Of Chicago: Lost Treasures From Iraq Slideshow

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago has assembled a collection of resources aimed at helping to recover treasures from Iraq's National Museum that were looted in the spring of 2003. This slideshow contains examples of...
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Bear Tooth

For Students 9th - 10th
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...
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Spear Point

For Students 9th - 10th
A vast collection of stories is presented in this excellent special report by the Seattle Times to showcase the culture and history of Tse-whit-zen, "the largest ancient Indian village ever unearthed in Washington". Listen to talk about...

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