Physical Artifact Review

What is archaeology?

• Digging up fossils

• The study of humans by learning their ideas and values

• The study of human history/culture by examining physical remains

• The study of only prehistoric humans

What is the purpose of archaeology?

• To dig up old things to put in museums

• To understand how and why human behavior has changed over time

• To make money

• To find Bigfoot

Objects created and used by humans

• artifacts

• fossils

• solutions

• culture

Is this a fossil or artifact?

• Fossil
• Artifact

What do you think this object is and from what material do you think it was made?

• A bone fish hook
• A stone pestle
• A bone awl
• Part of a stone pin

Physical artifacts are...

• 3D objects

• 2D images

• stories shared out loud

• imaginary objects

You find an artifact that is sharp and you think ancient humans may have used it to cut up their food! You found a ...

• tool

• jewelry

• money

• religious object

You find 50 tiny, circular artifacts made of stone. You probably found...

• tool

• jewelry

• money

• religious object

You find an artifact made of bones and stone that are attached with a string. You probably found...

• tool

• jewelry

• money

• religious object

You found a statue of a woman that has been carved out of wood. You probably found a...

• tool

• jewelry

• money

• religious object