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

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.

The Archaeology of Spotten Cave

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.

Terrace Teaching Trunk

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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