Traveling Resource Trunks
 Grades
6 -8
Ideas for using this
trunk with different ages and youth groups
This traveling resource trunk combines an exploration of Native American
cultures with an introduction of basic archeological concepts. All the
lessons have been designed to correlate with the Kansas State Board
of Education standards. Lessons in this trunk are developed for grades
6 to 8, but the trunk's contents can be adapted
for other ages.
Trunk Specifications
 This
curriculum is directed at middle school. students, grades six through
eight, and is divided into six lessons. Each lesson contains:
instructional goals,
advance preparation directions,
an activity,
and a glossary.
The lessons are designated to stand alone. For example, it is not necessary
to complete lesson 3 before doing lesson 4.
 LESSON
1 PDF - Examine Native American objects representative of the Wichita
Indians while learning that archeologists study human culture.
LESSON
2 PDF - Explore Native American artifacts and a half size footprint
of a Wichita grass house while practicing to use observation and inference
skills.
LESSON
3 PDF - Compare pottery sherds while learning to develop criteria and
classify objects.
LESSON
4 PDF - Analyze and compare four Kansas cultures ranging from prehistoric
Indian to late 20th century while learning the importance of dating
and the relationships between artifacts, archeological site features,
and the environment.
LESSON
5 PDF - Read about the Pawnee culture while learning the importance
of ethnographic sources.
LESSON
6 PDF - Role play a scenario while learning about the ethical issues
that surround the protection of archeological records of our past.
GLOSSARY PDF
APPENDIX PDF
The Kansas Historical Society developed the Puzzles
From the Past: Problem Solving Through Archeology traveling resource
trunk with major funding provided by the Midwest Archeological Center,
National Park Service in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Notes about using Traveling Resource Trunks:
Traveling resource trunks are loaned out within the state of Kansas. They are available for four weeks on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge except for shipping. Borrowers who do not pick up their trunks are responsible for round trip shipping costs. Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.
Please inventory trunks when you receive them and before you return them. An inventory sheet is provided in all trunks for your use. Return trunks in the same condition that you received them.
Objects and materials in the trunks are to be used as the instructor sees fit; however, please keep in mind that many students will be using the trunk after you this year and in the years to come. Use is encouraged; overuse, damage, and mutilation are not.
The materials included in this trunk may be reproduced for educational purposes only and must credit the Kansas Historical Society. Reproductions of these materials for any other purpose is prohibited without written permission from the Kansas Historical Society.
To assure that trunks you use will reach their next destination in time we ask that trunks be returned by their scheduled return date. Allow at least two days shipping time. If you have any questions or concerns contact the Education and Outreach Division of the Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615-1099; 785-272-8681, ext. 251, Fax 785-272-8682; or education@kshs.org.
Looking for other programs or activities?
The Kansas Historical Society has a variety of programs available for your use including other traveling resource trunks; traveling exhibits; guided tours of state historic sites, the state Capitol, and the Kansas Museum of History; and online resources. For more information on these contact the Education and Outreach Division at 6425 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615-1099; 785-272-8681, ext. 414, Fax 785-272-8682; or education@kshs.org.
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