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Otzi: The Iceman Worksheet
Learners work together to research and present their findings on the 20th century archaeological phenomenon of Ötzi the Iceman! This is a well-organized worksheet that guides class members through researching the story of the find,...
Curated OER
The Iceman
Students engage in a lesson that deals with the finding to The Iceman. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students work together in order to create different questions about the Iceman. Then the information is used...
Curated OER
Archaeology For Kids Quiz 56
In this archaeology for kids quiz 56 learning exercise, students interactively answer 4 multiple choice questions about fashion history as part of an online magazine.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Otzi the Iceman
Using Alan Parkinson's book , 'The Ice Man', students will use a multitude of tasks to try to discover who, where, and when Otzi, the Ice Man was found.
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Otzi: Iceman of the Alps
The homepage for Otzi, the Iceman of the Alps, whose remains were discovered in 1991 in the Italian Alps. Links to much information about him, including his clothing, equipment, his final route, theories about his death, the latest news...
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman's Final Meal
Doctors use modern technology to determine the last meal of Otzi, the Iceman who was discovered in 1991 who lived approximately 5,300 years ago.
BBC
Bbc News: Italy's Iceman Back in the Freezer
This September 2000 article discusses the examination of Oetzi, the Iceman discovered in 1991 who is believed to have lived over 5,300 years ago.
BBC
Bbc News: Scientists Solve Iceman Mystery
Find out about the theories as to how Oetzi the Iceman died over 5,300 years ago. Oetzi's remains were found in 1991 by hikers in the Italian Alps.
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Live Science: Cold Case Closed: 'Iceman' Mummy Bled to Death
This article examines evidence that Otzi, the 'Iceman' mummy, discovered in the Italian Alps in 1991, most likely bled to death due to being struck by an arrow approximately 5,300 years ago.
American University
American University: Trade & Environment Database: The Iceman
A case study from the Trade Environment Database examines evidence that suggests that the Iceman found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991 was a trader. It also examines the conflicting claims of Austria and Italy for the body.
BBC
Bbc: Death of the Iceman
Scientists are finding out more and more about the frozen body of Otzi. Re-examine the evidence to discover the mystery of his death. Archived.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Who Killed the Iceman?
This website provides a lesson plan (grades 8-12) for a science class on the examination of two different mummies, one being the Iceman from the Alps who is believed to be 5,300 years old while the other is an Inca girl about 500 years...
PBS
Nova: The Iceman's Last Meal
Wonder what the iceman ate just hours before he died. This site tells you and explains how the scientist came to figure this out. Includes photos.
BBC
Bbc News: Italy's Iceman Comes Home
This short article from January 1998 looks at the feud between Austria and Italy over Oetzi, the Iceman who lived over 5,300 years ago and was found in 1991 by hikers near the Austrian-Italian border.
Purdue University
Purdue University: History of Horticulture: The Iceman
Reconstructed figure of the Iceman showing use of plant material for clothing.
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South Tyrol Museum of Archeology: The Iceman
You may recall the 5,300 year-old male found frozen in a glacier back in 1991. Here is a site from the museum which is now his final resting place. Students can see the actual 'mummy' and pictures depicting what he might have looked like...
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman's Final Battle
This article from March 2002 describes scientific findings that suggest how Oetzi, the prehistoric man found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991, may have died.
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman Keeps Scientists Guessing
Report from December 2000 about scientific findings to that point about the body of Oetzi, a 5,300-year-old corpse discovered in 1991 in the Italian Alps.
BBC
Bbc News: Iceman Mystery Solved
Find out what could likely be the birthplace and lifestyle of Oetzi, the 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991.
Curated OER
Iceman Murdered! Scientists Discover Arrowhead in 5,300 Year Old Body
A short article on the discovery of Otzi, the mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991 and believed to be 5,300 years old, and how he was murdered.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Dna Discloses Iceman's Last Meals
This article, published by Scientific American (September 18, 2002), focuses on new findings which show what Tyrolean Iceman, found in the Italian Alps, ate for his last meal.
Read Works
Read Works: Thawing the Iceman
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how scientists found a frozen mummy in the Alps and thawed it for further study. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Nova Online: Ice Mummies: Return of the Iceman
Complete transcript of NOVA episode #2518. A link to teacher materials and resources is at the end of the transcript.
BBC
Bbc News: Image of Stone Age Death
A look at the arrowhead found in Oetzi, the Iceman found in the Italian Alps in 1991 who is said to have lived 5,300 years ago. Scientists and professors present theories as to how Oetzi may have spent his final days.