Literature: "The Iceman" by Don Lessem

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.

Grades

• 4,
• 5,
• 6,
• 7

Links

• The Man in the Ice

  An article with pictures of items found with Otzi when he was uncovered.

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• FactMonster: Bronze Age

  A brief description of the Bronze Age.

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• FactMonster: Stone Age

  Click on the links to see a description of the Stone Age and its three phases.

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• 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.

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• Iceman of the Alps Latest News

  Updated information as the scientists study the iceman's body.

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• How Mummies Work

  This site explains the process of making mummies.

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• Writing a Mummy Report

  A form for writing a report on mummies.

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• Ancient Times Lesson

  This class activity has students compare and contrast life in the past to present day.

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• Shaded Relief Map of Italy

  This map of Italy shows the geographic land features as well as major cities.

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• 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.

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• The Iceman

  This site has information of an ancient Ice man based on the case study and include map etc.

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• Question about Mummies and Bog Bodies

  Question and answer on an ancient Iceman

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Education Standards

• AL
  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
• ME
  • A2.g
  • A2.g
• MO
  • 1
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.8
  • 2
  • 2.1
  • 2.7
  • 3
  • 4
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 6
  • 7
  • 7
  • R.1.I.c
  • R.1.I.c
  • R.1.I.c
  • R.1.I.c
  • W.3.A.c
• NV
  • 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
  • A.4.1.a
  • A.4.1.a
  • A.4.1.b
  • A.4.1.b
  • A.4.1.c
  • A.4.4
  • B.2.7.a
  • B.2.7.b
  • B.2.7.c
  • C.2.7
  • D.2.3
  • D.2.3
• DE
  • /topics/1173456?locale=zh%2F%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dregister
  • 4.1b.2
  • 4.1b.2
  • 4.1b.2
  • 4.3a.3

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Created: November 05, 2001 at 04:26 | Updated: June 24, 2009 at 10:22