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Free 8th grade archaeology resources
Evolution Claim Evidence Reasoning MS-LS4-1 HS-LS4-2 HS-LS4-1 MS-LS4-2
Students learn that early humans probably didn’t evolve from a single population through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence
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6th - 12th
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MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-4
Egypt Basic Alphabet Hieroglyphics
Egypt Basic Alphabet Hieroglyphics is a 24 piece set of hand drawn and painted, stylized yet realistic illustrations with transparent backgrounds.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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DIY Cladogram Student Activity
Includes:Quick overview on what a Cladogram is and how they are usedInstructions for creating your own Cladogram. I'd recommend putting students in small groups for this activityAnimal cutouts for the cladogram activity - 3 different options for animalsUse this as formative or summative assessment, or to trigger critical thinking or communication skills in your classroom. This project does not necessarily need to be marked. It could just be an activity meant to get your students in the right min
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4th - 12th
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Seafloor Spreading Lab/Activity
If your teaching Seafloor Spreading, this is an EASY and FUN lab to do with your students!!
This lab is a great way to get students actively engaged in hands-on, cooperative learning! After following the EASY step-by-step instructions, students answer questions (analyze & conclude worksheet attached) about the lab challenging them to think critically about the process of seafloor spreading.
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*Seafloor Spreading Lab: Procedure (step-by-step instructions; 3 pages)
*Analyze &
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4th - 9th
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Plate Tectonics "Edible Tectonics" Activity
Use candy bars to explore the layers of the Earth and tectonic plates boundaries.
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7th - 11th
Rocks and Minerals Unit Planning Guide
A FREE and EDITABLE resource to help you design a Rocks and Minerals Unit. It includes multiple pacing options to focus or broaden the scope of your course and to meet the needs of your students. The guide aligns lessons with grades 3-5 and/or middle school Next Generation Science Standards.About this Product:• Includes a summary of topics, LOs and appropriate resources required for each lesson• Includes individual unit planning guide with differentiated pacing options• Suggests how and when to
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3rd - 8th
Fossil Time
In this lesson students will look at fossil formation and how scientists use fossils to make predictions about the earths history. Students will complete a miniature research role, build fossils and act as paleontologist detectives. The lesson stems from the Cool Careers video on paleontologists.Support this lesson with our free, Paleontology Career Video. After completing this interactive lesson, students will understand:Various fossil grouping and be able to associate fossils with a given geol
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4th - 8th
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A Freebie Human Skull Clipart {Messare Clips and Design}
Please take a few seconds to leave feedback! I'd really appreciate it and will keep the FREEBIES coming as I get more feedback! The Human Skull Graphical Sampler set is contains four (4) graphics. All images are high resolution PNGs for print quality images.
1) Black on White line Graphical Skull
2) Crystal Skull (Transparent)
3) Crystal Skull (Dark Solid)
4) Crystal Skull (Light Solid)
This set is an awesome compliment to the full Human Skull and the Ancient Inca Set!
-Scott
If you like m
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Field Trip to See the Dinosaurs Activity or Poster Project
Take a field trip to visit... the dinosaurs! Kids will love this creative adventure to visit some of their favorite prehistoric friends. Engage students and encourage them to present facts they have learned about the climate, landscape, flora and fauna of their favorite period/era.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Description: A hand-drawn creative-thinking worksheet or poster, perfect for creative critical thinking and real-world applications
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1st - 8th
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Australian Symbols and Their Meanings
Have you ever wanted a handout for kids when studying Australia aboriginal Art that will explain the symbolism? Here is a simple handout for you to use.
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Pompeii reading comprehension
Reading comprehension on the destruction of Pompeii topic, with questions.
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6th - 8th
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Create a Future Species Project Evolution Unit MS-LS4-2 HS-LS3-1
This project is great for students to show what they know at the end of our Evolution Unit or Lessons. Included are: Explanation, Teacher Notes, Student Instructions, Outlines, Student Examples, Teacher Examples, and Rubric. Students use a futuristic habitat and create a species. Choose a species that is in the current habitat and evolve it into a species that could survive the future habitat. There are many opportunities for differentiation and alteration to fit your needs (this will take prep
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6th - 10th
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HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Game: Freebie - Antiquities Biblical Archeology game
Antiquities: the Biblical Archeology game plays like Hasbro’s Masterpiece. Each player is an archeologist acquiring artifacts for their museum or university while avoiding the fakes. Package includes 24 artifacts, rules, playing area (game board) and 12 characters to choose from.
Additional information on each of the artifacts is provided in a separate document.
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David card gameFood chain freebie Bible based with adaptations
Creation card game Freebie on 7 days of c
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4th - 12th
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Burial and Rediscovery of Pompeii Reading Questions Worksheet
In this activity, students will learn about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and its impact on the ancient city of Pompeii. They will explore how archaeological and historical evidence has provided a detailed understanding of the events and daily life in Pompeii before and after the disaster. This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/anc-pompeii-reading/It has 20 questions for students to a
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8th - 11th
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Absolute Dating Techniques in Archaeology Reading Questions Worksheet
In this activity, students will gain an understanding of absolute dating of artefacts in archaeology. They will develop an awareness of the key people, events, and concepts associated with this event.This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/anc-absolute-dating-reading/It has 16 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic. A
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8th - 11th
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Burial Archaeology Reading Questions Worksheet
In this activity, students will learn about the diverse burial practices of ancient civilizations and how these practices reflect their beliefs about the afterlife and social structures. They will also explore the methods used by archaeologists to excavate and analyze burial sites, gaining insights into the challenges and ethical considerations of burial archaeology.This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/bu
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8th - 11th
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Relative Dating in Archaeology Reading Questions Worksheet
In this activity, students will gain an understanding of relative dating of artefacts in archaeology. They will develop an awareness of the key people, events, and concepts associated with this event.This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/anc-relative-dating-reading/It has 11 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic. A
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8th - 11th
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Famous Assyriologists Reading Questions Worksheet
In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the role of famous Assyriologists in the history of archaeology. They will develop an awareness of the key people, events, and concepts associated with this movement.This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/anc-assyriologists-reading/It has 12 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their underst
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8th - 11th
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Introduction to Archaeological Excavations Reading Worksheet
In this activity, students will learn about the ways in which archaeological sites have been discovered, the various methods of excavation, including grid excavation, plus the roles and responsibilities of members of an archaeological team. This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/excavations-reading/It has 13 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate th
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8th - 11th
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Introduction to Archaeology Reading Questions Worksheet
In this activity, students will gain an understanding of archaeology. They will develop an understanding of what archaeology is and the different techniques used to excavate artefacts.This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/anc-intro-to-archaeology-reading/It has 10 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic. Additional a
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8th - 11th
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Dinosaur Footprints Science and Math Connections
Dinosaur Footprints is an activity that integrates math and science with an Archeologists thinking to determine how Dinosaurs roamed the Earth. It requires students to physically engage with space concepts to determine scale sizes of dinosaur feet.
3Dgrowth is a company that is interested in expanding learning cognitively, emotionally, socially to encourage students to fully engage with topics and life.
Complete the activity about Dinosaur Footprints on its own or with the Geologic Timeline
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6th - 9th
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Fossils Observation Sheet
A simple sheet for your students to record up to 6 fossil observations. Includes some guiding questions at the end. Originally created to fit with 3rd grade Indiana Science Standards, but could be used elsewhere as it is very general.
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3rd - 8th
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Plate Tectonics Unit Planning Guide
A FREE and EDITABLE resource to help you design a Plate Tectonics Unit. It includes multiple pacing options to focus or broaden the scope of your course and to meet the needs of your students. The guide aligns lessons with grades 3-5 and/or middle school Next Generation Science Standards.About this Product:• Includes a summary of topics, LOs and appropriate resources required for each lesson• Includes individual unit planning guide with differentiated pacing options• Suggests how and when to use
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
FREE! Back to School Social Studies - Studying History T/F - HMH Support
This is a FREE resource intended to support students and teachers using HMH's World Civilizations textbook. The general nature of the statements makes it likely this sheet can be used alongside other texts as well.Want another FREEBIE? Click below!The Spread of Christianity
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5th - 8th
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