Literature: "The Iceman" by Don Lessem
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| Literature: "The Iceman" by Don Lessem |
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Description:
| These sites contain information about the non-fiction book "The Iceman" by Don Lessem. Articles reveal how the Iceman was found in the Italian Alps. Also contains information about life during the Stone, Bronze, and Copper Ages. Includes activities and videos on mummies, plus an interactive archeaology game. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Resource Links:
| The Man in the Ice
An article with pictures of items found with Otzi when he was uncovered.
FactMonster: Bronze Age
A brief description of the Bronze Age.
FactMonster: Stone Age
Click on the links to see a description of the Stone Age and its three phases.
Iceman of the Alps Books
Find out what other books have been written about Otzi the Iceman. Click on the titles to get a brief description of each book.
Iceman of the Alps Latest News
Updated information as the scientists study the iceman's body.
How Mummies Work
This site explains the process of making mummies.
Writing a Mummy Report
A form for writing a report on mummies.
Undestanding the Science Behind Mummification
This science lesson teaches students how mummies are best preserved. This is for advanced grades, but younger students can complete the experiment on apples.
Ancient Times Lesson
This class activity has students compare and contrast life in the past to present day.
Shaded Relief Map of Italy
This map of Italy shows the geographic land features as well as major cities.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Book Activities
These hands-on activities can be used to supplement almost any book. Includes class activities to increase reading comprehension and vocabulary. Has a link to eThemes Resource on story elements.
The Iceman
This site has information of an ancient Ice man based on the case study and include map etc.
Question about Mummies and Bog Bodies
Question and answer on an ancient Iceman
The Iceman's Food Fight
This page contents the summaries of an ancient Ice man when they have been discovery and some other relevant information.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
6, 5, 8
AR Standards:
OV.2.4.4, R.10.4.11, R.10.4.12, W.5.5.8, R.10.5.10, W.5.6.8, R.10.6.10, W.5.7.8, R.10.7.7
DE Standards:
4.1b.2, 4.1b.2, 4.1b.2, , 4.3a.3
ME Standards:
A2.g, A2.g
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.7, 1, 3, 4, 6, 4, 7, 2, 5, 6, 7, R.1.I.c, R.1.I.c, R.1.I.c, R.1.I.c, W.3.A.c
NV Standards:
6.4.4.1, 6.4.4.2, 6.5.4.1, 6.5.4.2, 6.6.4.1, 6.6.4.2, 6.7.4.1, 6.7.4.2
OK Standards:
A.4.1.a, A.4.1.b, A.4.4, D.2.3, A.4.1.a, A.4.1.b, A.4.1.c, B.2.7.a, B.2.7.b, B.2.7.c, C.2.7, D.2.3
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