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Archeology of the Future

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Students are introduced to the basic vocabulary of archeology. Using the vocabulary, they classify artifacts and make inferences about their uses. In groups, they create a chart for the criteria needed to analyze artifacts and share them with the class.

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archaeology, artifacts

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archaeology, artifacts, social studies
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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