Middle schoolers explore the excavations of the Palace of Knossos on the Island of Crete. They create a simulated news broadcasting on the work of Sir Arthur Evans and his colleges. In their news investigation, learners cover such topics...

Students discover dinosaur facts using internet research. In this 2nd - 3rd grade lesson plan, students identify various dinosaur facts. Students use internet research to answer questions regarding dinosaurs.

Third graders understand the process by which fossils and rocks are excavated. In this fossil and rock instructional activity, 3rd graders explore the job of the paleontologist in a podcast.

Students explore history through archaeology. For this critical analysis lesson, students work in teams to recreate a model of the archaeological discoveries made in the excavations at Monticello. This lesson is designed to help students...

In this Pennsylvania geology worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about Pennsylvania geology to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 12 questions total.

Students imagine themselves excavating their classroom 5000 years in the future. They discuss what they find there, what items be preserved and which not, and what the objects tell about the people who lived there.

Students monitor the growth of a plant over several weeks. In this earth science instructional activity, students plant a courgette plant, take digital photos, and upload them to the BBC gallery. They turn their photos into...

Students study the different soil types and describe the different soils in various environments.  In this soil lesson students walk to a reserve and discuss what they saw. 

Students engage in a role-play of a dinosaur excavation dig. They dig through sand to locate buried bones and then discuss the ethics of destroying buildings and other property to get at the fossil remains.

Students investigate the job description for archeologists and share their findings with the class. They research a current archeological dig and present their material to the class.

Students study the physical differences between wetland and upland soils. They match colors to the different levels of the soil after digging holes. They create soil color charts and chart the texture of the soils.

First graders "excavate" a story. In this creative earth science lesson, 1st graders become archaeologists and dig through a box of dirt or other material to find pictures from a picture book. It is their job to then put them in order.

In this Dig Magazine archeology worksheet, students complete a 4 question quiz on "kid power" from the February 2006 issue. Answers and links to additional resources are included.

In this Dig Magazine archeology worksheet, students complete a 4 question quiz covering the great pyramids. Answers and links to additional resources are included.

Pupils demonstrate the goals and methods of archaeology and write a report of an archaeological dig at a site associated with a specific culture. They explore the science of archaeology and how it contributes to the understanding of...

In this Dig Magazine archeology worksheet, students complete a 5 question quiz. Answers and links to additional resources are included.

Students create low-fire ceramic relief sculptures of dinosaur bones. They incorporate art history, aesthetics, and criticism with hands on activity. Students work together to draw an enlarged skeleton on butcher paper. The Stegosaurus...

In this dinosaurs activity, students read a nonfiction book about dinosaurs and then answer 6 comprehension questions and present an oral presentation.

Fifth graders study fossils and how they are charted. In this fossil lesson plan, 5th graders research the excavation process of discovering fossils, and view fossils. They then do a hands on activity that involves plastic fossils that...

Students research environmental issues. In this environmental lesson, students use the Internet to research an environmental problem and list ten facts about it. Students write a summary of facts.

Students plan, design, and create a school/community garden.  For this planning, designing, and creating a school/community garden lesson, students research materials needed to start a garden.  Students determine the cost of...

Students identify what and how to complete an Archaeological excavation is conducted. They identify the transition from one layer to the next more easily if the colors of the layers are different. When creating a dig, the teacher...

Students demonstrate basic procedures for archeological excavations. They explore an archeological site, students using various archeological methods and techniques to determine some of the aspects of past life and culture.

Second graders complete various activities about dinosaurs and fossils. They conduct Internet research, participate in a sandbox dinosaur fossil dig, and create a computer slideshow presentation using information they found on various...