Curated OER
The Four Corners Region of the United States Cultures, Ruins and Landmarks
Learners who live in the inner city are introduced to the four corners region of the United States. In groups, they examine how the region differs compared to where they live and their culture. They develop maps of the area and locate...
Curated OER
Business Cycles in the Four-Corners
Learners are introduced to new vocabulary associated with business cycles. In groups, they read excerpts from their textbook about the causes and effects of business cycles. To end the instructional activity, they identify the...
Curated OER
Bureau of Land Management: Anasazi Heritage Center: Who Were the Anasazi?
A question-and-answer site giving information about the Anasazi, an ancestral Pueblo people. There is a discussion of their languages, farming methods, architecture, and use of astronomy.
Other
West Virginia Dept. Of Education: Teach 21: Examples of Formative Assessment
When incorporated into classroom practice, the formative assessment process provides information needed to adjust teaching and learning while they are still happening. The process serves as practice for the student and a check for...
Northern Arizona University
Colorado Plateau: Mesa Verde, Colorado
Read about the Anasazi culture at Mesa Verde in the Four Corners area. These were the famous cliff dwellers. Find out about the geology of the area that produced the cliffs.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Confluence Creations: Chaco Canyon Tour
Take a tour of the Chaco Canyon archaeological site. The map takes you to the many dwellings and important astronomical sites. Virtual tours are available if you have Quick Time.
Other
Utah History to Go: Anasazi
A detailed article describing the Anasazi and the development of their culture from about 1000 BC until about 1200 AD. Read about the several periods that classify the changes in Anasazi culture, including the types of basketry and...
Northern Arizona University
People of the Colorado Plateau: The Ute Indians
A concise but detailed history and culture of the Ute Indians.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Ute Indians Southern
This resource provides information about the southern Ute Indians in Utah.
Other
Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum: Major Anasazi Regions and Sites
Information is provided about the different Anasazi regions and sites. In addition, users can click on links to see maps of different areas.
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State: Prehistoric Cultures of the Southwest
This site from Penn State gives a brief overview of all the ancient cultures of the Southwest, but gives emphasis to the Anasazi, their dwellings with a picture of an Anasazi pithouse.