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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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Early Cultures: Pre European Peoples of Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
An archaeologist's study of Western Wisconsin, this site helps us understand the early people living in Wisconsin 12,000 years ago.
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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Pre 1500: Nebraska's First Farmers [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lengthy and detailed lesson plan that explores the earliest Americans who lived in Nebraska prior to European contact. Although specific to Nebraska, the information can be generalized. [pdf]
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Prehistory

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a chronological listing of the different prehistoric cultures living primarily in Ohio from the Paleoindian period to the late prehistoric period. Hyperlinks lead to individual sites about the particular cultures.
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Handout
University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba: Paleo Period: Clovis Traditions (10,000 9,000 b.c.)

For Students 9th - 10th
A page describing aspects of the Clovis culture, such as the famous Clovis point.
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Handout
University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba: Paleo Period: Folsom Traditions 9,000 8,000 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
One-Page document on the characteristics of the Folsom Traditions such as the environmental conditions, the Folsom tool kit, subsistence and settlement.
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The Kansas Collection: Indians of the Prairies

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the The Kansas Collection you can scroll down to "The Bow and Arrow" to read a description of Indian use of these weapons. Contains an informative paragraph on how they are made.