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.
JOHN JARVIE RANCH: HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE
Designed for Grade 4, adaptable for 3rd through 5th.
Includes a teaching guide, water-wheel activity, and a student hand out.
JOHN JARVIE RANCH: ECOLOGY OF BROWN'S PARK
Designed for Grade 4, adaptable for 3rd through 5th.
Includes a detailed teaching guide and an ecology diorama activity.
JOHN JARVIE RANCH: THE OUTLAWS OF BROWNS PARK
Designed for Grade 4, adaptable for 3rd through 5th.
Includes a detailed teaching guide and four student activities.
JOHN JARVIE RANCH: RANCHING IN BROWN'S PARK
Designed for Grade 5, adaptable for 4th through 6th.
Includes a detailed teaching guide and three student activities.
JOHN JARVIE RANCH: UTE MAP LESSON
Designed for Grade 5, adaptable for 4th through 12th.
Includes a detailed teaching guide and maps for engaged group discussion.
JOHN JARVIE RANCH: GEOLOGY OF BROWN'S PARK
Designed for Grades 4 and 5.
Includes a detailed teaching guide and student handouts.