Patience is the name of the game. Using Plaster of Paris and chicken bones, learners simulate an archeological dig site. They excavate the chicken bones over a period of several days using tools and a large amount of patience.

Concepts

fossils, archaeological digs, archaeology, bones

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Prepare the Plaster of Paris samples prior to the activity to save time

Classroom Considerations

• Builds on knowledge of archeological practices
• Requires a specific set of materials and time for preparation

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Pros

• Allows individuals to learn from hands-on experience
• Uses modeling to demonstrate a real-life procedure

Cons

• None