Pueblo Southwest Native American Heritage Activity CSI Mystery of History
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Learn about the ancient Ancestral Pueblo civilization and explore Southwest Native American heritage with this engaging mystery investigation activity! Student detectives will try to crack the case of the decline of the Ancestral Pueblo civilization through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for Native American Heritage Month or anytime of the year, this activity celebrates Indigenous history and makes history come to life!
A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the Ancestral Pueblo civilization, Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, and more is provided, along with leading theories about the abandonment of Pueblo settlements. Student detectives will view supporting evidence and take detective notes on what they learn. They will then answer the reading comprehension response questions, complete a timeline activity, and draw their own hypothesis about the decline of the Ancestral Pueblo civilization based on historical evidence and the theories in the case file! Two bonus letter writing extension activities are included as well.
This investigation activity can be used as a printable packet activity, or as an engaging stations classroom activity with groups! Teacher and student notes are provided, along with an answer key for the background reading comprehension activity.
This activity is designed to promote active learning and critical thinking skills, and have students think like historians. Students will practice making and justifying claims.
This activity is provided in both ready-to-print color and black and white versions.
This resource makes learning about the Pueblo and Southwest Native American heritage highly engaging and is a great supplement, introduction, or reinforcement activity to any lesson!
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