Archaeology & Artifacts - Grades 6 to 8 Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan
In these mini-lessons students will learn the importance of using artifacts in order to interpret and learn about history from actual objects as opposed to written history. And to learn more about Freedmanís Village.

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ßHistory of Freedmanís Village
ßABCís of Archaeology
ßAll About Artifacts
ßInteractive Quiz

Supplementary Resource
Freedmanís Bureau Worksheet
ABCís of Archaeology Vocab. Worksheet
ABCís of Archaeology Test
K-W-L Chart
Analyzing Artifacts from Slave Life worksheet
Pictures of 5 artifacts for groups
Analyzing Artifacts from our Culture worksheet

Bibliography & List of Sources

Links To Related Information
http://www.kidsdigreed.com
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http://oha.ci.alexandria.va.us/archaeology
/ar-exhibits-witness.html
http://www.apva.org
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http://www.mountvernon.org/archaeology
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http://www.history.org
/history/argy/index.cfm

 

   

Archaeology is a means of understanding our common heritage, who we are as human beings, and how we came to be the way we are today. A way to develop informed, thoughtful, and responsible behavior toward all cultural resources, which are nonrenewable and irreplaceable.

Archaeology is a mystery-laden experience that requires imagination, creativity, and logic

 

About the Author

My name is Charity SorgieI.
received my BA in Anthropology from American University in 1998. I worked as an intern at the National History for a summer cataloging skeletal remains. I am currently working on my MEd in ESL at Marymount University.

You may contact me at JCSorgie@aol.com