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Ice Mummies—Siberian Ice Maiden
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
To set the stage, ask students to locate the Altay Mountains on a map and to calculate the approximate year the Ice Maiden died (about 2,400 years ago, or around 400 B.C.). Archeologists can infer much about a culture and its beliefs from their findings. As students watch, have them make a chart and record archeologists' findings, inferences, and any support that exists for each, such as ancient writings or scientific tests.
After Watching
Archeologists draw conclusions from as many pieces of evidence as they can find. Discuss and compare student charts that list what archeologists found and whether students think the inferences archeologists made are valid and why. Have students consider the benefits and costs of excavating a burial site and state whether they believe archeologists should unearth these sites and why.
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