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National Institutes of Health

Paleoindian Large Mammal Hunters on the Plains of North America (1998)

For Students 11th - 12th
Published journal article that details faunal studies, hunting, weaponry, hunting strategy, butchering, and ritual activities. Seven cultural complexes are considered: Clovis, Goshen, Folsom, Agate Basin, Hell Gap, Alberta, and Cody.
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Ohio History: Virtual First Ohioans

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning resource from the Ohio Historical Society presents Ohio's first cultures: PaleoIndian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, and Late Prehistoric Period cultures. Click on each period for additional information and great...
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Cabrillo College: The Men From Spirit Cave and Wizard's Beach

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the discoveries of the Spirit Lake Man and Wizard's Beach Man.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Kennewick Man: Controlling History

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to a short explanation of the Kennewick Man and the outcome of the controversy surrounding the remains, this site also provides reactions to the decision, the legal battle, a timeline, and a page on the "First Americans."
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Archeology Program: Kennewick Man

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service has documented the findings on the Kennewick Man in this lengthy and detailed website. Also included is a Cultural Affiliation Report and Report on the DNA Testing Results.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Kennewick Man: Science and Sacred Rights

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Excellent, thought-provoking lesson plan on the controversy over the remains of what is known as the Kennewick Man. Should they be considered as remains of a Native American ancestor and thus be buried or should scientists be allowed to...
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Other

Cabrillo College: Who Was First? Untangling America's Prehistoric Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a very short overview of the importance of Spirit Cave man and includes a facial reconstruction. Links to Luzia, Kennewick Man, Prince of Whales Island Man, and Clovis Culture.
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Other

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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Missouri State University

Missouri State University: Center for Archaeological Research: Big Eddy

For Students 9th - 10th
Narrative emphasizes the importance of Big Eddy site. Artifacts of at least three and as many as five Paleoindian cultures are represented.
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PBS

Nova: Scientists Finally Study Kennewick Man

For Students 9th - 10th
News article relating the history of Kennewick Man and the expectations of scientific analysis of the remains. Links offer additional news releases regarding legal issues preventing research.