Outreach Resources
 
Archaeology Science AZ cultures and Geology Art and Archaeology Dendrochronology
 

 

Elementary Level

      Webquest
Created by Kevin Jones (IGERT Trainee)
    Have you ever wondered what archaeology is all about? Or have you wondered about prehistoric people in Tucson? If so, you are in the right place! On this WebQuest adventure, you will discover some interesting information about archaeology and how people have made a living in Tucson for the last 12,000 years!
 
  The Anasazi People
Created by Bill Reitze (IGERT Trainee) and Thom Melendez & Joan Regens (3rd Grade Teachers)
    This unit teaches new vocabulary while introducing students to the history and archaeology of the Southwest.
 
  Prehistoric Indians of Arizona
Created by Jim Haley (Teacher)
    This lesson introduces 4th grade students to the 3 major prehistoric cultural groups of Arizona: the Anasazi, Hohokam, and Mogollon. The lesson specifically looks at agriculture and housing within varied environments they occupied. A visual powerpoint (Who Drew This?) with accompanied discussion questions and prompts aide students in their exploration of these impressive prehistoric peoples.
 
  Ceramic Manufacture
Created by Caitlin O'Grady (IGERT Trainee)
   
 
  Sabino Canyon Field Trip
    Third grade students at Esperanza Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona were accompanied by the University of Arizona's IGERT in the Archaeological Sciences fellow Bill Reitze on an exciting field trip to the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, just north of the city of Tucson. The students, guided by Parks and Recreation volunteers, learned how the ancient Hohokam peoples survived in this predominantly arid region of Arizona hundreds of years ago. Students learned about plants and animals the Hohokam would have consumed, as well as how to make functional items like pottery vessels, and decorative items like shell pendants. They were also shown models of ancient Hohokam pithouses.
 
 

Middle School Level

  Prehistoric Water Use in the American Southwest
Created by Chris McPhee (IGERT Trainee)
    This powerpoint presentation teaches students about the arid climate of the Southwest and how the Anasazi and Hohokam developed water management techniques to survive in this area.
 
  The Grand Canyon: Ecology, Humans, and Agriculture
Created by Keith Carlson (IGERT Trainee)
    This powerpoint introduces key concepts of ecology, environment, climate, and ecosystems as they relate to the Grand Canyon Region. Students will also learn about climate change and how scientists reconstruct past environments, and how long humans have lived in the Grand Canyon region and how climate change affected farming and foraging practices.
 
 

High School Level

 
 
 
 
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