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Tools of the Trade

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Archaeologist David Hurst Thomas details his search for a lost Spanish Mission on St. Catherines Island, Georgia. A great way to introduce youngsters to the life of and the tools used by archaeologists.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct a school-wide dig by asking older students to bury artifacts in a plot of ground and mark off the plot into grids; younger learners then use brushes and trowels to uncover and record the artifacts they find
Classroom Considerations
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Pros
  • Includes tools used on sites and in labs
Cons
  • None