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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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- 1st - 3rd
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Students examine a variety of soil samples and then conduct a simulated "dig" in a grid of no-bake cookie bars. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students dig into a sample box of fossils (plastic) and observe their appearance and location in several layers of dirt. Prior to doing this they have used the Internet to research the excavation process as well as viewed examples of fossils. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the work of paleontologists and the life of dinosaurs and create a sculpture of the bones of a Stegosaurus. The sculpture was then buried and used by other classes for a dig. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine the differences between cast and mold fossils. They listen to the book "Fossils Tell of Long Ago" by Aliki, and discuss different types of fossils and where they are found. Next, students participate in a simulated fossil dig that uses chocolate chip cookies. 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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- 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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- 3rd - 8th
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Students participate in a simulation in which they dig for artifacts in a shoebox filled with objects. In groups, they record the types of material and artifacts found in each layer. To end the lesson, they answer questions on the objects they find. 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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