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- 4th - 6th
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Students conduct an archaeological dig using shoe boxes, sand and an action figure or toy. They write an essay based on the dig. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students experience analyzing artifacts and relics found in a simulation of an archaeological dig and constructing a hypothetical scenario describing a pre-historic culture. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students invite an Archaeologist visit the classroom and explain what he does for a living. In groups, they perform their own archaeology dig and show what they have discovered. Full Review »
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- 12th
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The teacher enrolls the help of a professional to set up a replica of a historical dig site. The teacher explains the fictional history of the site. Students are taught the basic techniques of an archaeological dig as they dig. Students keep a journal and finish the project by creating a "story box" to exhibit. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students continue their examination of archaeology. In groups, they solve a problem or answer specific questions by digging in a classroom site. They measure and record the contents as they discover them in the dirt. They also write a paragraph to describe what they found. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 12th
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Students are introduced to the subject of archaeology. Using books, they find a correct definition of archaeology and write down two facts. They must include one fact that is new to them about the field and one math fact to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine the issues that surround archaeological digs and determine how digs can be a way to learn about ancient times. They access websites to examine The Copper Wells Controversy and formulate arguments for and against a dig. They complete a project worksheet. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify what and how to complete an Archaeological excavation is conducted. They identify the transition from one layer to the next more easily if the colors of the layers are different. When creating a dig, the teacher should compress the soil layers as much as possible to mimic the harder layers on a real site. Finally, students analyze the dig site and test their assumptions, some surface finds should be visible to indicate the nature of the site. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students begin the lesson by being introduced to the new vocabulary associated with archaeology. In groups, they use the school grounds to simulate their dig site. They record all the objects they discover and what can be gathered from them. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research and synthesize information, write in an expository style, and identify and interpret archaeological digs and some of the history of geological ages. They also use their templates to take notes on information obtained from the web sites or from books or other materials. Finally, students produce their final brochures. Full Review »
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