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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!
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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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