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Russell Cave National Monument
For Teachers
 

Russell Cave is a great place for a grade level or subject area field trip. 

Students will visit the museum area, the actual cave shelter, view videos discussing prehistoric lifeways, and view demonstrations of prehistoric tools and weapons.

Students will gain insight into the impact of the various inhabitations and excavations of the Russell Cave area and then be able to:

1. Contrast and compare the natural and manmade events at Russell Cave using a historical timeline.

2. Explain the impact and interactions of the inhabitants of the area beginning at AD 7000 until present.

3. Discuss the lifeways and tools and weapons of prehistoric inhabitants of the area.

4. Demonstrate use of prehistoric tools and weapons and lifeways.

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Left Entrance to Russell Cave  

Did You Know?
The Russell Cave National Monument area used to be under the sea during the Mississippian Period around 350 million years ago? Fossils of brachipods, corals and crinoids have been discovered in the limestone rocks and weathered soils at the site.

Last Updated: February 10, 2007 at 17:19 EST