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Introductory Archaeology: The Inexpensive Laboratory.

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Rice, Patricia C. – Anthropology and Education Quarterly, 1990

Describes a number of student-focused laboratory exercises that are inexpensive, yet show the scientific character of archaeology. Describes the environmental laboratory exercise which includes the following analysis topics: (1) pollen; (2) earth core; (3) microfaunal; and (4) microwear. Describes the ceramic laboratory which involves…

Descriptors: Anthropology, Archaeology, Course Organization, Experiential Learning

The Time before History: Thinking Like an Archaeologist.

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Yell, Michael M. – Social Education, 1998

Presents a series of lesson plans for a seventh-grade world studies class. The lessons use the discovery of a 5,300-year-old "iceman" in the Austrian Alps as a starting point for a series of simulated archaeological activities. Includes descriptions and drawings of the iceman's remains and artifacts. (MJP)

Descriptors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning