Schedule
Thursday, June 16th 2016
Introduction of Archaeology & Anthropology
- Overview of class
- Deciding on final project
- Getting to know you activities
Friday, June 17th 2016
Candyland Archaeology
Monday, June 20th 2016
Preparing for the Dig
- Understanding the steps to excavating the site
- Archaeology and the Scientific Method
Translating
- Interpreting Hieroglyphics
- Ancient letter activity
Tuesday, June 21st 2016
Excavating the Site
- Creating a site grid
- Choosing the tools
- Excavating the artifacts
- Labeling and preserving
- Prediction of the Site (Which Minnesotan's stuff is it?)
Wednesday, June 22nd 2016
Figuring-out the story
- Recording and documenting artifacts
- Putting together the clues
- Researching - figuring out the story behind the artifacts (whose is it?)
Thursday, June 23rd 2016
Extended day at the Science Museum
- Similarities and differences between the mummies of Egypt and Peru
Friday, June 24th 2016
Figuring-out the story (continued) - see Wednesday's agenda
Planning the Project
- What to include
- What will it look like
Preservation of Artifacts (how to make sure your artifacts last)
Monday, June 27th 2016
Archaeology Project
Creating a Suitcase Museum
> Make suitcase
> Preservation and cleaning of artifacts
Individualized Archaeology Exploration
Tuesday, June 28th 2016
Archaeology Project
Suitcase Museum
> Finalize Suitcase
Individualized Archaeology Exploration
> Final Proposal
Wednesday, June 29th 2016
Anthropology Projects Day 1
Thursday, June 30th 2016
Anthropology Projects Day 2
Prepare Projects for Open House
Friday, July 1st 2016
Clean-up sites
Share findings
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