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Educator Resources for Archaeology

These lesson plans and extended curricula are free, directly linked to Utah Core Standards, and guaranteed to delight your future archaeologists!

CHINESE RAILROAD WORKERS


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Designed for Grade 7, adaptable for middle school.

Includes a Powerpoint, a detailed lesson plan with readings from primary sources and photographs of artifacts from recent archaeological excavations.


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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SPOTTEN CAVE


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Designed for Grade 4, adaptable for all ages.

Includes a Powerpoint, a detailed lesson plan, a vocabulary list, activity worksheets, teacher's notes, and a follow-up assignment.

Trunks available through your local Utah Rural Education Service Center.

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TERRACE TEACHING TRUNK


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Designed for Grade 7, adaptable for middle school.

Includes a Powerpoint, a detailed lesson plan with readings from primary sources and replicas of artifacts from recent archaeological excavations.


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JOHN JARVIE RANCH: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE


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Designed for Grade 4, adaptable for 3rd through 5th.

Includes a teaching guide, water-wheel activity, and a student hand out.


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JOHN JARVIE RANCH: ECOLOGY OF BROWN'S PARK


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Designed for Grade 4, adaptable for 3rd through 5th.

Includes a detailed teaching guide and an ecology diorama activity.

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JOHN JARVIE RANCH: THE OUTLAWS OF BROWNS PARK


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Designed for Grade 4, adaptable for 3rd through 5th.

Includes a detailed teaching guide and four student activities.


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JOHN JARVIE RANCH: RANCHING IN BROWN'S PARK


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Designed for Grade 5, adaptable for 4th through 6th.

Includes a detailed teaching guide and three student activities.


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JOHN JARVIE RANCH: UTE MAP LESSON


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Designed for Grade 5, adaptable for 4th through 12th.

Includes a detailed teaching guide and maps for engaged group discussion.

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JOHN JARVIE RANCH: GEOLOGY OF BROWN'S PARK


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Designed for Grades 4 and 5.

Includes a detailed teaching guide and student handouts.

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