Famous Finds

Synopsis:

Famous Finds recounts the incredible stories of Mary Anning’s fossil discoveries and Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamen’s Tomb.

Curriculum link:

History: Historical questions and research

Key Concepts:

Some buried artifacts and fossils are very rare and can be worth a lot of money.

Reading Strategies:

Identifying text connectives that indicate time

Extent:

28

Paired Title:

The Lost Tomb

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Famous Finds / The Lost Tomb