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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

People of the Past

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the four groups of people that existed in the U.S. before the European settlers arrived. They predict how the people arrived in the U.S., then investigate their predictions to find out whether or not they are...
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Web Geological Time Machine

For Students 6th - 8th
The Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley offers an online geological time machine which allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient eras in earth's history. Click into an "Era" to learn about its stratigraphy, life forms, localities, and...
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Other

Moundville Archaeological Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site! Explore a city that was inhabited over 800 years ago by the moundbuilders! Loads of info about these ancient people.
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Handout
Missouri State University

Delaware Town: Prehistoric Occupation

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover facts about the prehistory of Missouri which is divided into four broad stages (Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian) and each of those is then divided into three periods (Early, Middle, and Late).