Inca Investigation

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Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

American Museum of Natural History

Collection:

American Museum of Natural History

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

This OLogy activity gives kids a chance to test their investigation skills while learning about daily life for the Incas. Inca Investigation begins with an introduction to archaeologist Craig Morris and the ancient Inca city that his team excavated in the Andes mountains. Then kids are given detailed directions for how to play Inca Investigation, which includes tips to help them better examine evidence. At any time, they can get help, learn how to read a plan, or browse a book about Inca history. There are six sites for kids to select and examine. A plan view of the building, a written description of the place, and photos of artifacts that were found there are given for each. After examining the evidence, kids are presented with three possible answers to the question: So, what was this place? Each time they correctly identify a place, kids are awarded an Inca Chronicle. They have the option of reading the chronicles online or printing their collection of chronicles.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Readings

Media Format:

Other, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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