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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Archaeology in Arctic North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource regarding the Arctic region and a look at some of the recent archaeological projects there. The introduction offers a short look at the geography and history of the area.
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Other

Peasant Social Worlds: The Other Way Out: Us Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article on current migration trends from Mexico to the US. The article discusses the impact of legislation and economic crisis on migration.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Smithsonian Expeditions in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Smithsonian Institution gives information on expeditions of Smithsonian scientists to Latin America. The site has great pictures and gives a different perspective on the region.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Unmasking the Maya: Story of Sna Jtz'ibajom

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website looks at the Maya of today in the Chiapas region of Mexico with a brief overview of their history.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Red Cloud: Photographs of an Oglala Sioux Chief

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A great slideshow of pictures of Red Cloud and his Uncle's Shirt courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Northwest Coast American Indian Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Museum of Natural History of the Smithsonian presents an extensive annotated bibliography of works on Native Americans for grades K-12.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Random Strategies in Archeology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a three-part archeological interpretation activity. First, they learn the principles of archaeology and the importance of material culture, and then they question ideas and interpret artifact evidence. Finally,...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Archeology in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Two different leveled lessons allow students to become archeologists as they interpret material remains left behind by ancient people.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Canela Body Adornment

For Students 9th - 10th
Among the Canela of Brazil, adorning the body enhances appearance, signals changes in social identity, and expresses culturally prescribed values. View vivid photos of the different cosmetic treatments men and women undergo.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Postmodernism and Its Critics

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough overview of Postmodernism theory and this includes Deconstruction. Includes basic premises and the leading figures in the movement.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Dress Up a Horse

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this activity, students dress a horse and rider in gear from six cultures. They then answer questions about their features and about similarities and differences between styles from different cultures. The horse, rider, and gear...
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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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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Meso American Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article will trace the outlines of AMNH-sponsored research in Mexico prior to 1945. It discuss some theoretical and practical implications of anthropological research as well as how its results were presented to the public in...
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Curated OER

Wergeld

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a pie chart that illustrates how wergeld was to be distributed among family members.
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Curated OER

Clovis Point

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page document describing aspects of the Clovis culture, such as the famous Clovis point.
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Graphic
Curated OER

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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Graphic
Curated OER

Caribou Lake Stratigraphy

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the Caribou Lake Complex in Manitoba as a major archaeological unit. It was a campsite for Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and Woodland cultures. Excellent graphic showing stratification of remains.
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Curated OER

American Museum of Natural History: Images: Venezuela

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.

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