Open Court Theme:

Grade 6 - Uncovering the Past
Ancient Civilizations


Comprehension Questions:

Digging Up the Past by Jessica Alvarado

The Search for Early Americans by Jessica Alvarado

Island of the Bulls by Jessica Alvarado

People on the Beach by Jessica Alvarado

Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by Jessica Alvarado

The Silk Route by Jessica Alvarado

Favorite Unit Books :


Lesson Plans:

Ancient Civilizations Lesson Plans

Arts Connections: Ancient Cultures

Archaeology Lesson Plans

Links for Research:

Books About Archaeology for Kids

Archaeology Magazine

Real Life in Prehistory

Sipapu--Chetro Ketl - Great Kiva Replica

Ancient Vistas

Ancient Civilizations Wiki

Ancient Civilizations
British Museum

Archaelogy Site
from Natural History Museum

Anciet Civilizations Virtual Museum: Student Created

Powerpoints:

Unit 2 by Sharlene Myles

Related Open Court Units:

Second Grade: Fossils

Submit Resources:

Submit Resources

Unit Opener Ideas:

Submit Unit Opener and Closer Ideas for this Unit

Powerpoint Presentation by Harding Elementary

Webquests:

Gallimaufry of Ancient Egypt

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