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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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ancestral Puebloans

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information into the history and culture of the Ancient Pueblo People, also known as the Anasazi.
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Read Works

Read Works: Cliff Dwellers

For Teachers 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwelling people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Mesa Verde National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Printable travel guide that describes the Mesa Verde National Park that exists today. Included is a brief historical sketch of the park.
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Handout
Other

Ratical: Mesa Verde Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information on the Anasazi Indian rock dwellings at the Mesa Verde National Park. Click on "Mesa Verde" to take you to photographs of sites in Mesa Verde.
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Website
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.