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Archaeology Word Search

Archaeology word search for Grades 4–6. Find 15 hidden words including artifacts, pottery, and stonetools in a circular grid.

Historical Investigation: Ötzi the Iceman

Printable 6th grade archaeology worksheet on Ötzi the Iceman: students analyze artifact cards and distinguish between evidence, inference, and speculation.

Archaeology Word Search

Archaeology word search for Grades 3–5. Find 15 hidden words about digging, artifacts, and excavation, including bone, ruins, pottery, and museum.

Lesson 18 Test Prep: Mohenjo-Daro Study Guide

Comprehensive 6th grade test-prep study guide on Mohenjo-Daro covering the Indus Valley civilization, archaeology, city planning, and daily life.

Archaeology and Prehistory Crossword Puzzle

Archaeology and prehistory crossword for middle school students. Covers key terms like artifact, culture, and notable researchers in early human history.

Early Archaeological Evidence in the Americas

Printable 6th grade social studies worksheet on early archaeological evidence in the Americas, covering the Clovis model and pre-Clovis sites like Monte Verde.

Cactus Hill Archaeology

Printable 5th grade social studies worksheet on Cactus Hill, an important archaeological site in Virginia. Students answer questions about archaeology, artifacts, and indigenous peoples.

La Fortaleza de Kuelap Word Search

Spanish word search about Kuelap, the pre-Incan fortress in Peru. Find 24 hidden words including Chachapoyas, muralla, and preincaico for Grades 7–9.

Las Necrópolis Paracas Word Search

Spanish-language archaeology word search on the Paracas necropolis for Grades 9–12. Find 24 hidden words including textilera, momia, and craneotrepanado.

Chavín de Huántar Word Search

Spanish-language Chavín de Huántar word search for high school. Find 24 hidden words on the pre-Columbian civilization, including lanzón, jaguar, and iconografía.

Archaeology Reflection

Printable archaeology reflection worksheet for Grades 4–5 with two open-response prompts about what students learned and the importance of archaeology.

Xochicalco Archaeological Site Crossword

Xochicalco crossword puzzle for middle school students studying Mesoamerican archaeology and ancient Mexico. Learn about the acropolis, plazas, and ball court.

Archeological Challenges

Printable reflection worksheet for Grades 4–5 asking students to describe challenges from an in-class archaeology dig simulation and suggest tool improvements.

Archaeologist Tool Brainstorming

Printable elementary worksheet for Grades 2–3: students brainstorm and design a tool that would help archaeologists in their work.

LEGO Artifact Planner

Printable archaeology worksheet for Grades 4–5 where students design a LEGO artifact, describe its discovery context, and think like archaeologists.

Seven Burials Word Search

Seven Burials archaeology word search for Grades 9–12. Find 24 hidden words on ancient British burial sites, including Cheddar Man, Paviland, and aDNA analysis.