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This Reading Adventure Pack: Archaeology activity also includes:
Readings of fiction and nonfiction texts followed by a series of activities put scholars in an archaeologist's shoes. Learners read two texts, Archaeologists Dig for Clues by Kate Duke and The Shipwrecked Sailor: An Egyptian Tale with Hieroglyphics by Tamara Bower, then create sandpaper petroglyphs, dig in an at-home excavation site, and write a scroll of hieroglyphics.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Conduct activities in the classroom in conjunction with a unit on archaeology or ancient Egypt
- Display finished products on a themed focus wall
- Create and store activity bags for families that request work, emergency sub plans, or rainy-day fun
Classroom Considerations
- Requires two stories—Archaeologists Dig for Clues by Kate Duke and The Shipwrecked Sailor: An Egyptian Tale with Hieroglyphics by Tamara Bower
- The packet is designed for use at home with an adult
Pros
- Inspires creativity and imagination
- Offers tips for reading with children
Cons
- None