Students will explore archaeology by investigating mysterious objects from an “ancient society,” brainstorming their potential uses. Along the way, they’ll learn key concepts like the law of superposition, archaeological ethics, and great discoveries of archaeologists’ past. In a hands-on excavation, students will uncover hidden items and “ancient snacks”.
Educational Standards
Applicable Standards:
- SS 6.1: Students describe what is known through archaeological studies of the early physical and cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic era to the agricultural revolution.
- 6.1.1: Describe the hunter-gatherer societies, including the development of tools and the use of fire.
- 6.1.2: Identify the locations of human communities that populated the major regions of the world and describe how humans adapted to a variety of environments.
- 6.1.3: Discuss the climatic changes and human modifications of the physical environment that gave rise to the domestication of plants and animals and new sources of clothing and shelter.