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Shifting coastlines

In Intrigue of the Past, page 4.3

In their study of North Carolina's changing coastline during the Paleoindian and Archaic periods, students will determine the positions of the coastline at different times and decide what types of archaeological information has been lost due to rising sea levels.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 8 Science and Social Studies)

Stratigraphy and cross-dating

In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.3

Students will use an activity sheet to interpret archaeological strata using the law of superposition and apply cross-dating to determine the age of other artifacts.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)

Resources on the web

History & Culture: National Park Service Cultural Resources

This organization's mission includes preserving, protecting, and sharing the history of the American landscape with the American people. Here you can find information on geography in the classroom and professional development opportunities. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: U. S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service

LearnNPS

Kids can find information on the NPS parks before they visit, complete a series of activities to qualify for an award, and send Web Ranger e-cards. There are also links to NPS park websites, full of information and activities. Teachers can find hundreds of... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Park Service