Curated OER
The Iceman
Students engage in a instructional activity that deals with the finding to The Iceman. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students work together in order to create different questions about the Iceman. Then the...
Curated OER
The Iceman 2
Students identify and analyze the Iceman found in Europe with all of his organs preserved along with his personal artifacts. Students identify then about North Native Americans and write an essay defining their differences.
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman's Final Meal
Doctors use modern technology to determine the last meal of Otzi, the Iceman who was discovered in 1991 who lived approximately 5,300 years ago.
BBC
Bbc: Death of the Iceman
Scientists are finding out more and more about the frozen body of Otzi. Re-examine the evidence to discover the mystery of his death. Archived.
BBC
Bbc News: Scientists Solve Iceman Mystery
Find out about the theories as to how Oetzi the Iceman died over 5,300 years ago. Oetzi's remains were found in 1991 by hikers in the Italian Alps.
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman Keeps Scientists Guessing
Report from December 2000 about scientific findings to that point about the body of Oetzi, a 5,300-year-old corpse discovered in 1991 in the Italian Alps.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: The Science Behind the News: Secrets of the Mummy
This article discusses the study of oxygen isotopes in the teeth of Oetzi, the 5,200 year mummy found in the Tyrolean Alps, as a way of identifying where the man had probably lived. Includes map of location of the body upon death.
BBC
Bbc News: Image of Stone Age Death
A look at the arrowhead found in Oetzi, the Iceman found in the Italian Alps in 1991 who is said to have lived 5,300 years ago. Scientists and professors present theories as to how Oetzi may have spent his final days.
BBC
Bbc News: Italy's Iceman Back in the Freezer
This September 2000 article discusses the examination of Oetzi, the Iceman discovered in 1991 who is believed to have lived over 5,300 years ago.
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman's Final Battle
This article from March 2002 describes scientific findings that suggest how Oetzi, the prehistoric man found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991, may have died.
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman Mystery Solved
Find out what could likely be the birthplace and lifestyle of Oetzi, the 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991.
Other
South Tyrol Museum of Archeology: The Iceman
You may recall the 5,300 year-old male found frozen in a glacier back in 1991. Here is a site from the museum which is now his final resting place. Students can see the actual 'mummy' and pictures depicting what he might have looked like...
Other
Otzi: Iceman of the Alps
The homepage for Otzi, the Iceman of the Alps, whose remains were discovered in 1991 in the Italian Alps. Links to much information about him, including his clothing, equipment, his final route, theories about his death, the latest news...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Who Killed the Iceman?
This website provides a lesson plan (grades 8-12) for a science class on the examination of two different mummies, one being the Iceman from the Alps who is believed to be 5,300 years old while the other is an Inca girl about 500 years...
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Quiver and Arrows of the Ice Man
See a picture of a quiver and arrows found with the Ice Man in the southern Alps.
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticultue: Knife Handle and Sheath of Ice Man
Check out the picture of a wooden knife handle found with the Ice Man in the Alps.
BBC
Bbc News: Italy's Iceman Comes Home
This short article from January 1998 looks at the feud between Austria and Italy over Oetzi, the Iceman who lived over 5,300 years ago and was found in 1991 by hikers near the Austrian-Italian border.
American University
American University: Trade & Environment Database: The Iceman
A case study from the Trade Environment Database examines evidence that suggests that the Iceman found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991 was a trader. It also examines the conflicting claims of Austria and Italy for the body.
PBS
Nova Online: Ice Mummies: Return of the Iceman
Complete transcript of NOVA episode #2518. A link to teacher materials and resources is at the end of the transcript.
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticulture: The Iceman
Reconstructed figure of the Iceman showing use of plant material for clothing.
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Flint Sharpening Tool
See a picture of a tool the Ice Man used to sharpen flint.
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Birch Bark Containers
A picture of birch bark containers the Ice Man used to carry embers for starting fires.
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticulture: Medicinal Birch Fungus
Take a peek at medical practices of the Ice Man in this picture of a plant fungus attached to a leather strap.
Read Works
Read Works: Thawing the Iceman
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how scientists found a frozen mummy in the Alps and thawed it for further study. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.