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Archaeology and Human Evolution Word Search

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This 10-word pumpkin-shaped word search covers archaeology and early human evolution for students in Grades 7–9. Hidden words include Neanderthals, Homo habilis, Paleolithic Age, and artifact, spanning ancient human species and archaeological methods. Use it as a warm-up for an anthropology unit, a paired activity with textbook chapters on human origins, or a seasonally-themed sub plan.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Anthropology
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated September 2022

Word List

  • ARCHAEOLOGISTS
  • ARTIFACT
  • CULTURE
  • HOMINID
  • HOMOHABILIS
  • NEANDERTHALS
  • NEOLITHICAGE
  • PALEOLITHICAGE
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • THETHELEAKEYFAMILY

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