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Unknown: Cave of Bones Film Quiz (NR – 2023) Documentary Worksheet for Grades 7 to 12

Unknown: Cave of Bones Film Quiz (NR – 2023) Documentary Worksheet for Grades 7 to 12

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Classroom Use at a Glance

No-prep documentary film quiz for Unknown: Cave of Bones with evidence-based questions, discussion prompts, answer keys, and digital classroom options.

Resource type
Documentary Film Quiz & Movie Guide
Grade band
Grades 9–12
Rating
Not Rated
Runtime
93 minutes
Time required
2–4 Class Periods
Prep level
No-Prep
Subject
Science
Classroom use
Documentary Lesson Movie Day Accountability Discussion Evidence-Based Writing Media Literacy Digital Assignment Science Extension
Includes
Teacher Guide Student Worksheet Vocabulary Short-Answer Questions End-of-Film Questions Multiple-Choice Quiz Google Forms Quiz Answer Key Discussion Questions Lesson Plan
Tech format
Printable Worksheet Google Docs Google Slides / PPTX Google Forms Quiz Google Classroom Ready ZIP File

This Unknown: Cave of Bones Film Quiz challenges Grades 7–12 to trace how evidence builds an argument about intentional burials, evaluate deep-cave fire traces, and weigh competing explanations.

Film Summary

Following the Rising Star cave investigations in South Africa, students examine mapping, undisturbed bones, chute dimensions, and wall marks to discuss cognition, technology, and mortuary behavior—practicing careful, evidence-first writing from nonfiction media. (NR — 2023, ~93 min)

Parental Guidance

Unrated documentary. Includes non-graphic discussion and images of human remains; cave-rescue risks; scientific lab work. IMDb title page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27560579/

Perfect For

  • Human origins / archaeology units
  • Evidence & argument writing (CCRA.R / CCRA.W)
  • Science & society: how claims are tested
  • Interdisciplinary STEM + social studies lessons
  • Sub-day plans with accountable viewing

Skills Addressed

  • Plot and cause-and-effect reasoning
  • Claims and explanations with evidence
  • Theme explanation with examples
  • Citing scene evidence
  • Academic vocabulary in context

What’s Included

  • Teacher Guide (PDF; Google Doc; ~10 pages; editable)
  • Student Worksheet (Google Slides or PPTX; ~20 slides; editable)
  • Vocabulary, chronological short-answer, reflection questions
  • Answer Key Included
  • Standards Alignment (CCRA)
  • Google Forms (Self-Grading, 30 questions)

Independent resource; not affiliated with the filmmakers. Fair-use for classroom instruction; teacher preview required.

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