Let's go an an archaeological dig! Prepare your kids with a list of vocabulary terms relating to archaeology, including different types of items that one might find. They study pictures of each item and play a memory game based on the definition of each term. 

Concepts

archaeology

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Additional Tags

archaeology, archaeology terms, archaeology vocabulary, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the mnemonic activity for other vocabulary games or activities
• Have kids create their own illustrations to remind themselves of each item's definition

Pros

• Includes necessary worksheets, as well as a list of definitions and explanation for the vocabulary words
• Contains helpful hints for teaching the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.4.4.a L.4.4.c L.5.4.a L.5.4.c L.6.4.a L.6.4.c RH.6-8.4