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Title
Atl-atl weight
Description
The atl-atl weight was a spear thrower used by the Archaic Indians for hunting animals. It was made of stone. Archaic Indians also supplemented their food supply by gathering nuts, berries, herbs and roots.
Interpretation
The atl-atl weight was attached to the atl-atl, or spear. It is believed to have functioned as a counterbalance, allowing the hunter to propel his spear with greater accuracy and force.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Communities and Geography  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • Prehistoric Indians of Illinois  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 17 Geography  
  • 16 History  
Author or Creator
McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • Wyckoff, Martin A., 1950-  
  • Munson, Don, 1941-  
Source
The Illustrated History of McLean County', pp. 10  
Subject / Keywords
  • Spears  
  • Equipment  
  • Archaic Indians  
Temporal Coverage
6000 B.C./1000 B.C.
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
mch0032
Date Created
7-18-00
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleAtl-atl weight
DescriptionThe atl-atl weight was a spear thrower used by the Archaic Indians for hunting animals. It was made of stone. Archaic Indians also supplemented their food supply by gathering nuts, berries, herbs and roots.
InterpretationThe atl-atl weight was attached to the atl-atl, or spear. It is believed to have functioned as a counterbalance, allowing the hunter to propel his spear with greater accuracy and force.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Communities and Geography  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • Prehistoric Indians of Illinois  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 17 Geography  
  • 16 History  
Author or CreatorMcLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • Wyckoff, Martin A., 1950-  
  • Munson, Don, 1941-  
SourceThe Illustrated History of McLean County', pp. 10  
Subject / Keywords
  • Spears  
  • Equipment  
  • Archaic Indians  
Temporal Coverage6000 B.C./1000 B.C.
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifiermch0032
Date Created7-18-00
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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