Lesson Plan

The Spiro Mounds Builders: Oklahoma History

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Long before European settlers arrived on the shores of what is now the United States, pre-contact Native American cultures thrived. Young scholars investigate the Spiro Mounds Builders' history and learn how archaeologists put together artifacts to try to understand these cultures. Participants draft a short reflection detailing what they have learned to end the lesson.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Save paper and copying costs by loading the articles for the jigsaw activity on classroom devices
Classroom Considerations
  • A projection device with internet access is required for the slide show and the video interview
Pros
  • Provides links to explanations of the various learning strategies used in the lesson
  • Offers materials in both English and Spanish
Cons
  • None