Excavate and Explore

Learners 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...

Students study archaeological sites. They discover some of the problems inherent in choosing sites and what parts are chosen for excavation. They evaluate and explain their choices for study and articulate the process of archaeological...

In this archeological excavation worksheet, students complete 9 short answer questions based on a simulated archeological activity they performed in a small group.

Students simulate analyzing artifacts in archaeological lab by using real techniques that archaeologists use. Students practice measuring skills, drawing, writing, and brainstorming, and make inferences based on evidence.

Students investigate archeology. In this archeology lesson, students research the process of excavation. Students participate in a mock-excavation and sort objects by physical properties.

Students pose as archaeologists, famous for their scholarly excavations, writing, and lectures about ancient cultures and are invited back to the 20thy century from the year 3000 to explore an archaeological sit, their classroom.

Patience is the name of the game. Using Plaster of Paris and chicken bones, learners simulate an archeological dig site. They excavate the chicken bones over a period of several days using tools and a large amount of patience.

Students investigate the job description for archeologists and share their findings with the class. They research a current archeological dig and present their material to the class.

In this archaeology worksheet, learners answer 8 questions about archaeology. For example, "How are most archaeological sites discovered?"

Learners explore purpose and process of archaeology, as well as demonstrate how it applies to their own lives, through a simulated archaeological dig.