Make an Archaeologist's Field Journal

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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 introduces kids to the investigative nature of archeology and the breadth of information archaeologists record in their field journals. AMNH archaeologist Christina Elson begins the activity with an overview of her work, saying that it is "a lot like being a detective." Lost in the Ruins briefly explains that not all objects can last for centuries. Kids are then given step-by-step directions for creating a field journal. They begin by closely examining and describing an everyday object. The activity includes two printable PDFs, a two-page blank field journal worksheet and an example of the same worksheet completed by Elson.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

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