Introduction to the Ancient Southwest | Reading, Quiz, Discussion Questions
This informational text/reading comprehension on the ancient Southwestern United States covers topics such as geography, farming, architecture, petroglyphs and rock painting, and materials and trade. It talks about sites like Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Paquimé (Casas Grandes). For ease of reading, the text is in one full-color PDF and is similar to a textbook chapter. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs, many taken on-site, to make the ancient Southwestern world come alive.
This informational text/reading comprehension on the ancient Southwestern United States covers topics such as geography, farming, architecture, petroglyphs and rock painting, and materials and trade. It talks about sites like Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Paquimé (Casas Grandes). For ease of reading, the text is in one full-color PDF and is similar to a textbook chapter. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs, many taken on-site, to make the ancient Southwestern world come alive.
This informational text/reading comprehension on the ancient Southwestern United States covers topics such as geography, farming, architecture, petroglyphs and rock painting, and materials and trade. It talks about sites like Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Paquimé (Casas Grandes). For ease of reading, the text is in one full-color PDF and is similar to a textbook chapter. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs, many taken on-site, to make the ancient Southwestern world come alive.
Includes:
PDF divided into short chapters
Photographs and images of authentic artifacts and structures, including Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Petroglyph National Monument
Links to free connected video resources (such as 1-3 minute videos about cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, etc.)
Bibliography and Image list
15 multiple-choice/True-False questions
Discussion questions
Answer keys for the questions and quiz
Contents:
Geography
People
Farming
Materials and trade
Buildings
Petroglyphs and rock paintings
Ways you can use this:
As a textbook replacement for students
As a teacher resource
Independent learning
Homeschooling
Skills:
Determining the central idea of an informational text section
Using textual evidence to answer an essential question
