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Adult education archaeology research
THE GIANT SEA MINK - EXTINCT OR NOT? UPDATED 2023-12-15
UPDATED 2023-12-15Back in 1962 biologist Wright, Bruce S. in his book "Wildlife Sketches - Near and Far" wrote about the Giant Sea Mink of Fundy. He really believed the Giant Sea Mink still existed on Campobello Island and the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay. This Resource File covers some of the information on this species in that area.A mounted specimen photo was presumed to be the "Campobello" mount. The caption reads: The sea mink - one of the few mounted specimens in the world.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Anthropology - garbology!
This engaging hand-on activity is designed help your students understand the archaeology of contemporary trash (garbology!) through an exploration of their own trash. Anthropology - garbology! works well as homework, a distance-learning activity or an in-class activity. Your students read about three fascinating garbology projects, sort, organize and analyze their own trash, and then write a report of their research, just as an archaeologist would. This package comes ready to use. It contains ev
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CSI: Can You Solve these Historical Murder Mysteries? Series VI
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Early Modern History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Example
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
HISTORICAL MYSTERY - THE MAINE NORSE/VIKING PENNY - Is it Real or Not?
Did the Norse/Vikings really travel this far south? Perhaps your class can solve this mystery!!!As you can see in this presentation, the Maine Norse Penny has been recognized as authentic. In fact the Maine State Museum makes the following statement: "Minted in Norway between A.D. 1065 and 1080, this small silver coin was excavated at the Goddard site, a large prehistoric Indian trade village in Penobscot Bay, Maine. It is thought to be evidence of an extensive northern native trade networ
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Rocks and Minerals
a research project for Rocks and Minerals
What is the name of the scale used to define the hardness of a mineral?
If a mineral is rubbed on a white tile it leaves a:
What is the hardest mineral?
What is the softest mineral?
I found my information:
Draw and color a picture of the rock cycle.
Research Notes by: ________________________________
Teacher: _________________
List the 3 types of rocks and give an example.
Write one interesting fact about rocks and minerals?
How is a rock formed?
What
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Can you Meet These History Challenges of the 21st Century? Series IV
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Medieval History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Examples in
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY WRITING PROMPT: STONEHENGE & THE RING OF BRODGAR
These monumental circles are heavy, and a mystery in archaeology. Many theories have surfaced how the ancients moved these heavy stones!. This is a graded writing prompt. The rubric is at the teacher's discretion. Have a great year of learning. Thanks for visiting the House of The Three Dinosaurs!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ANCIENT HISTORY WRITING RESEARCH PROMPT: KING GILGAMESH
This writing prompt involves ancient history and King Gilgamesh. Some believe King Gilgamesh actually did exist. He is written about on ancient clay tablets.Thanks so much for visiting! The Earth is filled with mystery and interesting information!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Can you Meet these History Challenges of the 21st Century? Series I
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Ancient History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Examples inc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Complete Data Matrices and Cladograms on Evolution
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those Archaeology teachers who need lessons on the basic principles and methods used by this scientific field, with this lesson instructing students how to analyze digital 3D skulls of ancient hominids and animals to create Excel data matrices and cladograms of evolutionary connections. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended essential questions, warm ups, lecture notes and engaging a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Theories and Principles of Archaeology
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those Archaeology teachers who need lessons on the basic principles and methods used by this scientific field, with this lesson functioning to introduce students to the notions of inquiry and hypothesis-building based on light research of ancient human migrations as well as analysis of evidence and artifacts in ancient Middle East sites undergoing the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture. It conforms to new state standards across t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Innovations - Student Presentations for Pre-Historic Technology
To highlight the importance of pre-historic innovations such as the harnessing of fire, the plow and pottery to the early human experience, small groups of students will create and deliver promotional campaigns for prehistoric inventions or innovations.Building their research skills and presentation skills, this is a great assignment to start off any course that focuses upon Ancient History. To help teachers offer differentiated instruction, the package includes two versions. The first, and prim
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ancient History Unit Culminating Activities Bundle
SOCIAL STUDIES/SCIENCE WRITING/RESEARCH PROMPT: RICHARD III
THIS IS A CROSS-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY COMBINING SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES. RICHARD III WAS A FAMOUS KING OF ENGLAND, ALTHOUGH HE ONLY RULED FOR A SHORT TIME.
USE THIS FOR A EUROPEAN HISTORY WRITING ACTIVITY, OR FOR A SOCIAL STUDIES RESEARCH PROJECT, HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT, OR A HISTORY CONTEST!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teaching Countries and Cultures: The Cultural Core
This is a note taking template to be used when studying a specific culture or country. It can also be used when studying countries in the past, and can be useful in comparing a country in its past to a country today. The template includes an explanation and instructions for use. GREAT STUDY AND ORGANIZATIONAL TOOL!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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JORDAN: ANCIENT HISTORY WRITING PROMPT: NEW TREASURE TROVE?
This is about an ancient history treasure trove allegedly found in the Kingdom of Jordan. There are amazing artifacts that are supposedly priceless inside a salt mine. Students research this new finding, which supposedly will answer some historical questions. Thanks for visiting! The staff might be interested in this, as well!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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SCIENCE WRITING/ RESEARCH PROMPT: DINOSAURS & MANKIND
This research prompt requires the student to investigate the possibility that dinosaurs might have indeed crossed paths with humans. Use this for a homework assignment, or a research project. Hang them on a bulletin board.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ANTHROPOLOGY/ ANCIENT HISTORY: SIMILARITIES OF ANCIENT CULTURES & MYTHOLOGIES
This is a research homework assignment or a computer lab assignment. Students investigate the similarities amongst two diverse ancient cultures and their legends/mythologies. Students can use the internet, or other sources. Thanks so much for visiting our shop!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY-OCTOBER 15th- WORD SEARCH
This fun word search covers key vocabulary about this fascinating part of history! This occupation is an incredibly interesting one. Career day would be wonderful, if an archaeologist came in to talk to the students.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Can You Meet these History Challenges of the 21st Century? Series V
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Early Modern History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Example
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Can you Meet These History Challenges for the 21st Century! Series III
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Ancient History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Examples inc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Can you Meet These History Challenges for the 21st Century! Series II
Hello fellow educators! This presentation is for those World History teachers who need content and investigative lessons on unsolved mysteries in Ancient History. It conforms to new state standards across the country. It contains several slides featuring recommended warm ups, brief lecture notes, and inquiry-based historical mysteries for students to choose, research and attempt to solve using the best evidence and new technologies available in the fields of history and archaeology. Examples inc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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