Thursday, April 10, 2025

Ötzi the Iceman

 Ötzi the Iceman is one of those topics which captivate teens.  This article summarizes the history of the Iceman and focuses on the DNA.  (The Teacher’s Guide has questions if you’d like to make it a lesson.) How Old is Ötzi? discussed carbon dating.  The museum which houses the mummy has this pamphlet.  Take a look at the Secret of the Iceman’s Death and How do Scientists Unlock the Past?  Let your teen read the article, first to see if he or she is interested.

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