Decoding the Past: The Work of Archaeologists

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Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies

Collection:

Smithsonian Institutions

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

This site introduces students to archeology -- the study of material remains to learn about past human experiences. This lesson (Grades 3-8) discusses various challenges of an archaeologist: locating a site that will yield clues about the people who once lived there, conducting excavations, and more. Students identify artifacts from a contemporary setting, describe the function of each artifact, identify methods for dating soil layers, and interpret soil profiles.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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