Ancient Eyes Looked to the Skies: Sunwatchers of the Southwest

Abstract:

A teacher guide of classroom activities for grades 4-8 focused on ancient solar astronomical observation and calendaring by early cultures, particularly in the American Southwest. Activities range from individual or small group projects to whole-class exercises. The activities are designed to have students engage in real scientific data-taking and analysis while at the same time getting a sense of how non-technological cultures observed and tracked the cycles of nature, particularly the Sun, long ago.

Subject:

Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Collection:

Chabot Space & Science Center