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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Confluence Creations: Chaco Canyon Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
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Northern Arizona University

Colorado Plateau: Chaco Phenomenon

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the building done at Chaco Canyon. Find out how the dwellings were built, where the materials came from, the agriculture that supported the population, and the road systems that connected the populace of Chaco Canyon to...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Chaco Culture National Historical Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the impressive great houses built by the Anasazi in Chaco Canyon in the middle of the first century AD. Find out about the placement of the dwellings, the communication possibiilities, and the eventual demise of Chaco's...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Evaluating Models of Chaco: Pueblo Bonito

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief look at Pueblo Bonito, located in Chaco Canyon.
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Other

Pueblo Bonito: Turquoise Trade Capital

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Pueblo Bonito and the importance the "apartment-house" played in the Chaco Canyon turquoise trade.
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Other

Chaco Canyon National Historic Park, a Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial look at Chaco Canyon National Historic Park and Pueblo Bonito.
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Other

Der: The Chaco Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
Two paragraphs which discuss the ruins of Pueblo Bonito. The author says that it was actually a township in the Chaco Canyon and was the center of the Anasazi civilization. This site is a summary of a film which is available about the...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Early America: Mound Builders and Pueblos

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief survey of the mound building and cliff dwelling Native Americans in the period between 1000 BC and 1600 AD.