What is Archeology? Archeological Dig Activity for Social Studies Classroom
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We are always looking for ways to keep students engaged in our lessons. Setting up archeology digs with your content can be a great way to do that!Archeology Digs can be simple or elaborate. You can create them with a well-built structure or by using materials easily at hand (and easily stored). ThPrice $4.99Original Price $4.99
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Allow your students to learn about Archeology by completing an Archeology Dig!
This PDF includes images and notes on Archeology and Archeology Digs. The pages can be used in a variety of ways from direct instruction with analysis interaction to a centers activity if printed out and posted in stations to an archeological dig activity in which students work in pairs or small groups digging for cards and analyzing and recording the information on the provided handout.
Content Topics Covered
Types of Archeology Digs
Reasons for Archeology Digs
Tools Used by Archeologists
The history of Archeology
Earliest Archeology
The Importance of Archeology to the Study of History
About this Resource
I print and laminate the cards for the archeological dig activity and students LOVE this lesson! I use this pdf as a wrap up after my students do an "archeological dig" on the artifacts covered.
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Student handouts are included as are wrap-up questions.
Take a look at the many resources (including this one) included in my Introduction to Ancient World History Complete Unit:
Introduction to Ancient History Unit Plan w/Bellringers, Exit Prompts, & Homework
Mapping the World Cartography Activity
Making a Map Cartography Project
Geography's Effect on Settlement Centers Activity
Introduction to Analyzing Primary Sources Activity
What is Archeology? Archeology Dig
Walking Tour from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age & Neolithic Revolution
The Stone Age Reading Guide & ORQ Writing Prompt
Prehistoric Peoples Interactive Lecture Notes & Vocabulary Review
Unit Study Guide & Unit Test w/Answer Key
Bonus:
Related Resources
Early Civilizations Clue Cards Activity
Excavating Ancient Civilizations Archeology Dig Activity
Geography's Effect on Early Settlement Activity & Writing Prompt
Hammurabi Code Response Group Activity
Prehistoric People Ppt Interactive Notes
Settlement of Ancient India & Mohenjo-Daro Archeology Dig
Sumerian Society Perspectives Activity
Also see my other Complete Ancient World and Modern World Units.
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