Archaeology - Dig it?

Author/Presenter: Ian Tamasi	Target Grades: Primary (K-3),Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9), High School (10-12)
Availability: Spring, Fall	Theme: First Nations, Heritage
Cost: None	School District: School District 5, School District 6, School District 19
Attachments: ARCHEOLOGY_photos.pdf

Description

An introduction to archaeology focusing on cultural-heritage sites and artifact remains from the Kootenay Regions and northwest North America. Although the focus is generally local, presentations can be adapted based on the grade level, curriculum topics and cultural areas being studied. School visits may include, but are not limited to, slideshows, discussions, hands-on activities, artifact displays, demonstrations (stone/bone tool production) and/or mock excavations. Field trips may be possible but are highly dependent if any local archaeological sites are in the vicinity or if active investigations are taking place.

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Notes

Notes to teachers: If an excavation activity is requested, an empty space such as a gym or vacant room is preferred. Size would be dependent on the number of students attending.

Curriculum Matches

Socials 3- describe how the physical environment influenced early settlement in their local community or another community studied. Socials 4- describe Aboriginal peoples' relationship with the land and natural resources Socials 5- analyse environmental effects of settlement in early BC and Canada Socials 6- describe factors that affect the settlement patterns and population distribution in selected countries Socials 7- ancient peoples and cultures Socials 8-11 environment and ancient civilizations Comparative Civilizations 12 BC First Nations Studies 12