In preparation for next week's archaeology mystery party, the kids reviewed their archaeological vocabulary and techniques. They were reminded that digging is by nature destructive. Data can be destroyed every time soil is moved or objects are touched. Archaeologists attempt to minimize this risk through carefully selecting the right tool for the right conditions, and focusing on slow, methodical work.
In class activities:
- Brainstormed activities we have done throughout the elective to include in our party
- Worked on our archaeology notebooks
- Reviewed the steps in the process of archaeology
- Learned some new archaeological vocabulary
- Completed reconstruction of our pots
Optional lesson extension activities:
- Learn more about why GPS coordinates look the way they do.
- Play online archaeology games to practice your skills for our party.
- Watch an archaeologist demonstrate proper excavation techniques
Assignment:
- Think of one thing that you think that the people of the future would like to know about you. Find an object that represents this idea and bring it to class to add to your own personal time-capsule. (items will be returned)
- Please check your pots, you should have gone home with the one you originally created, not the one you reconstructed. If your name is not written on the bottom, please bring it back to class with you.
- We will hopefully be outside again next week, dress appropriately
- I plan to make a cake to share with the students during our party. If there are any dietary concerns, please let me know.
