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Early Cultures: Pre European Peoples of Wisconsin: Archaic Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
The Indians in the Archaic period changed somewhat from the Paleo-Indians before them. Find out about the game they hunted, and the changes in the tools they used. Find a handy chart that consolidates the information about the Archaic...
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Division of Archaeology: Activity Guides

For Teachers K - 1st
Find lesson plans for elementary and middle school students that include archaelogy activities for sites primarily in Louisiana. Take a look at the life of Archaic period Mound Builders, and find many examples of artifacts.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Coastal Shell Rings

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what shell rings are and why they are important in understanding the daily life and culture of Archaic Period groups living in the southeast United States. Read about the theories of the ring sites in terms of...
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History of the Native People of Canada: Plano Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Plano culture in Canada. Find a picture of some of the distinctive projectile points.