Genetic Evidence proves shed light on how humans populated the Americas Curriculum!

 This curriculum introduces sixth graders to the Paleo-Indian people, the ancestors of the Yupik tribe, who lived on the Beringian subcontinent during the Beringian Standstill. This curriculum will teach students to understand the events that took place during the Beringian Standstill, how it altered the DNA of these ancient people and how their descendants are still living today.

Students will learn about the ancient DNA found in Alaska, specifically the genome of a girl who was unearthed at the Upward Sun River archeological site in the Tanana River Valley in central Alaska. Her remains are the second-oldest human genome ever found in North America and it sheds new light on how people – among them the ancestors of living Native Americans – first arrived in the Western Hemisphere.

This curriculum will help students further their understanding of the Paleo-Indian people by exploring the events that took place during the Beringian Standstill. Through the use of historical texts, interactive activities and videos, students will learn the importance of the Beringian Standstill and how it shaped the development of the Paleo-Indian people.

In addition to exploring the events of the Beringian Standstill, this curriculum also looks at the scientific evidence supporting the migration of the Paleo-Indian people. For example, students will learn about the ancient DNA found in Alaska and how it provides evidence of how the ancestors of the Yupik tribe migrated to the Western Hemisphere.

 This curriculum is a great resource for parents and teachers who want to provide their students with a comprehensive introduction to the Paleo-Indian people and the Beringian Standstill. It is designed to be differentiated for both middle and high school reading levels and combines science and social studies to provide a rich, engaging learning experience.

 

 

 

Get Ready to Explore the Science of Ice Ages!

Are you looking for a way to get your students excited about the science of ice ages? Look no further! Our curriculum for middle and high school students offers six pages of condensed informational text, note pages, and activities to get them engaged with this fascinating topic.

 Students will learn about the marine isotope stages that tell us how cold the ocean waters were in the past. They will be able to predict how temperatures would have oscillated 1,280,000 - 2,580,000 million years ago by studying 16O and 18O, two isotopes of oxygen that have different atomic masses. Students will also explore Milutin Milankovic's theory, which explains how the ice age starts and stops. This is an amazing opportunity for them to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind ice ages and to develop critical thinking skills. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to explore the science of ice ages with our exciting curriculum!

 Are you looking for a way to teach middle and high school science students about ice ages and climate change? Our two pages of condensed and accurate informational climate science reading material is perfect for middle and high school science classes. This material covers the climatic weather patterns called The Oldest Dryas and Younger Dryas periods of the Pleistocene epoch. During these periods, there was an abrupt cooling that occurred during the last glacial period. We include a notes page and answer questions that students can submit to their teacher. Students learn about what causes climate changes over eons, eras, and periods. They also understand the astronomical changes involving our sun, planets, Earth's orbit, and our planet's tilt, how the sun and heat reflection all contribute to climate change. This material will give your students a better understanding of the science behind climate change and the ice ages. Invest in this curriculum today and help your students better understand the world around them!

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