Lesson #16 Archaeology

Lesson #16 Archaeology

• HW #12: Define and add pictures to the THREE words using today's notes. Due TOMORROW.

• Entry: Archaeology      Date: 11/18/2020    

• Focus: How does archaeology help people learn about ancient history?

• SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of how archaeology helped us learn about history.

Connection: What does an archaeologist study? Why? [Hint: Past]

Open Ended

Connection: What does an archaeologist study? Why? [Hint: Past]

Today’s Academic Vocabulary Review:

1. Archaeology: the study of history through things that people made, used, and left behind to understand what people of the past were like and how they lived.

2. Archaeologist: a person who studies archaeology [history] 

Fossil:

• NATURE MADE - anything found in nature, remains of plants, animals and/or humans

• BONES

• TEETH

• SKULLS

• HORNS OR ANTLERS (from animals)

• PLANTS

• ROCKS WITH ANIMAL REMAINS

ARTIFACT

• MAN-MADE - anything left behind that was made by man. It is usually from the past.

• Ancient civilization

• Jewelry

• Pottery

• Weapons

• Tools

• 
  

Multiple Choice

What is this an image of? Remember, is it MAN MADE or NATURE MADE?

• A) FOSSIL

• B) ARTIFACT

Multiple Choice

WHAT IS THIS AN IMAGE OF? Remember, is it MAN MADE or NATURE MADE?

• A) ARTIFACT

• B) FOSSIL

Multiple Choice

ARCHAEOLOGY IS THE ______________________?

• A) Study of life and earth

• B) Study of history using things people left behind.

• C) Study of food

• D) Study of ONLY Dinosaurs

Reading Time!

Now we will read a short text on Archaeology and answer questions using R.A.C.E.

Archaeology

Archaeology is the scientific study of human life by looking at artifacts and fossils. Artifacts are man-made objects that people who lived long ago have left behind. Archaeologists are like detectives. By looking at artifacts, they try to figure out how people long ago lived, how they governed (ruled) themselves, what art they created, their religious beliefs, their technology, science, and invention, and their daily life.

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE JOB OF AN ARCHAEOLOGIST?

Restate: The job of an archaeologist is to study people and items from the past.

Now we will look for another detailed answer.

Multiple Choice

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE JOB OF AN ARCHAEOLOGIST?

What is the correct detailed ANSWER?

• A) Archaeologists study

  dinosaurs.

• B) Archaeologists try to

  figure out how people from the past lived.

• C) Archaeologists dig in the dirt for fun.

What do we do after we Restate and Answer?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct piece of evidence that proves your answer.

(Archaeologists study the past.)

• A) “Artifacts are man-made objects that people who lived long ago have left behind.”

• B) “Archaeologists are like detectives.”

• C) “…they try to figure out how long ago people lived, how they governed (ruled)…”

Work Period: Read the rest of the document

Archaeologists use clues to answer questions about past civilizations and can sometimes be found in the artifacts they dig up. 

While looking for artifacts to study, archaeologists can find themselves in some very dangerous situations.

Archaeologists have explored ruins deep in jungles; dug up remains of villages in dangerous deserts; and have even searched underwater - but archaeologists are so curious about the past, that they are willing to brave the dangers of poisonous animals and plants, of unclean conditions, or an unfriendly political climate, to discover more about human life through the study of artifacts.

Open Ended

QUESTION: WHAT DANGERS DO ARCHAEOLOGISTS EXPERIENCE WHILE WORKING?

Restate AND Answer.

Restate: There are many dangers that archaeologists experience while working.

Answer: Archaeologists may run into poisonous animals and plants as well difficult climates while visiting different regions.

Now, what is next in R.A.C.E.?

Multiple Choice

Cite Evidence: Which of the following pieces of evidence support your answer?

The document states…

• A) “ …archaeologists can find themselves in some very dangerous situations.”

• B) “ …but archaeologists are so curious about the past…”

• C) “… they are willing to brave the dangers of poisonous animals and plants, of unclean conditions...”

Let's discuss.

Why is archaeology important? What do archeologists study and why?

Open Ended

Exit Ticket: Answer the following question in complete sentences using information from today's lesson.

1. What two things do archaeologists look for on the job and WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

Archaeologists look for....

Multiple Choice

ARCHAEOLOGY IS THE ______________________?

• A) Study of life and earth

• B) Study of history using things people left behind.

• C) Study of food

• D) Study of ONLY Dinosaurs