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Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village

Teacher Page Part II

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About Archeology, the Archeodome, and Tools used by an archeologist

Overview: 
These pages help familiarize students with  the archeologist's job including tools they use, the artifacts they find, and what they do with those artifacts. The story line is about visiting the Archeodome which is a structure build over the dig to protect it from weather.  

Goal: 
Students will identify and understand the tools of the archeologist.

Suggested Activities and Ideas for Part II 
1. 
A  virtual search for tools using the Archeologist tools web site.
2.  Crossword puzzle.   ( Answers to Crosswords

Compare how archeologists use these tools to the way they are normally used.
Students could choose some of the tools and use them at home.