Petroglyphs are images of people, animals, and objects carved into rock by prehistoric people. When the weathered surface rock was chipped away, the rock underneath was lighter in color and easy to see.
Petroglyphs are more than just pictures of the natural world. They represent symbols important to a culture and may reflect the religion, experiences, or location of the people who made them.
Assign the Create a Petroglyph template. Have students use the Eraser tool to "carve" their own petroglyph to represent an important event or tradition in their lives.
Encourage students to use the Microphone tool to tell the story of the rock art.