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College of Arts and Sciences: The Evolution of Folsom Fluting [Pdf]

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a complex and detailed paper about the fluting of the Folsom projectile point and the advantages of having these points fluted. Read about the sites where many of the Folsom points were found.
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Contrasting Lithic Technologies of Mesa & Folsom (2003)

For Students 11th - 12th
Authors suggest that the availability of stone resources determined habits of cultural groups. Links offer information on Pre-Clovis/Clovis debate and Clovis/Folsom transition.
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New Mexico Museum of Art: Prehistory: Paleo Indian Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Download a great map of New Mexico showing the Paleo-Indian sites from 10,000 B.C. to 5,500 BC. [pdf]
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Native Peoples of North America: Paleo Indian Period and Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the three major Paleo Indian cultures, Clovis, Folsom, and Plano, found in North America from about 11,400 BC to 8,000 BC.
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Gold Rush Chronicles: The Pony Express

For Students 9th - 10th
At this comprehensive site, students learn about the first cross-country mail courier service in the United States, the Pony Express.
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Contrasting Lithic Technologies of Mesa & Folsom (2003)

For Students 9th - 10th
Authors suggest that the availability of stone resources determined habits of cultural groups. Links offer information on Pre-Clovis/Clovis debate and Clovis/Folsom transition.