Unveiling the Mississippian Marvels: Unraveling Mounds, Mysteries & a Thriving Metropolis

Immerse your students in the captivating world of the Mississippian civilization! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into their remarkable mound-building practices, complex social structures, and the grandeur of Cahokia, a flourishing metropolis that rivaled anything seen in North America until centuries later. Through captivating details and a primary source analysis activity, students will become junior archaeologists, piecing together the fascinating story of the Mississippian people.

What's Included:

• A comprehensive reading passage packed with information about the Mississippian culture, their mounds, social hierarchy, and the city of Cahokia.
• A primary source analysis activity featuring the enigmatic Davenport Tablets, challenging students to decipher their meaning.
• A variety of comprehension questions (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer) to solidify learning.
• A detailed teacher answer key for easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Mississippian civilization, moving beyond just "mound builders."
• Students will analyze a primary source (Davenport Tablets) to explore the challenges of interpreting the past without a written record.
• Students will appreciate the complexity of Mississippian society, including their agricultural advancements, social structures, and achievements in urban planning.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text to demonstrate understanding.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text.
• RI.5.3: Explain the relationships or ideas in a text.
• SS.5.1: Describe the ways that different groups of people lived in the same place at one time.

Travel Back in Time and Unearth the Secrets!

This no-prep worksheet is a captivating tool for igniting curiosity and sparking lively classroom discussions. Students will be amazed by the ingenuity and social organization of the Mississippian people. This resource provides valuable insights into a fascinating chapter of pre-Columbian North America.

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