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Trash can talk! Young archaeologists dig through their trash to see what it reveals about their lives. After they examine their midden, links permit users to test their knowledge of archaeology with a 10-questions quiz, learn how artifacts reveal information about early life, and create their own pottery artifact.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have class members post a photo record of their dig and their field notes on the class website
Classroom Considerations
- Share the resource with parents and ensure that they okay the project and are willing to participate
- Requires a computer with internet connection and a printer to download the pdf checklists
Pros
- The site is easy to navigate and includes links to a variety of related resources
Cons
- None