Bell ringer: August 23 Scientist in history Read the article handed to you. Please do not write on it. Answer the question below in a complete sentence. **Question: What is the name of the scientist that studies what people have left behind?

Archaeologist study: Artifacts such as: -old paintings -cooking/eating utensils -remains from a person’s culture -human bones -animal bones

Bell Ringer August 23, 2017 In your composition book write down two things that archaeologist study. 1. 2.

Be an Archaeologist: Imagine that you have walked into an abandoned home. The home has been vacant for 50 plus years. You walk in and find items of the people who once lived there. What do these items tell you about them? List each item and tell what each tells you about the people who once lived there.

Activity: Using the descriptions below, complete the sheet handed to you. Archaeologist study: Geologist study: Paleontologist study: -old paintings -cooking/eating utensils -remains from a person’s culture (jewelry/clothing) -human bones -animal bones if used by humans to create something Natural disasters Rocks Minerals The physical features of the land Dinosaur bones Dinosaur remains Prehistoric animal remains

Culture: The knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people. Knowledge- what you know or have been taught Beliefs- religion based or non religion based Customs- traditions Values- things that have been instilled in you What is your culture? In each section of your paper, write one of the words above. Give a write description(one-two sentences) of it according to your culture. Illustrate that description using color.

Paleontologist study: Dinosaur bones Dinosaur remains Prehistoric animal remains

Geologist study: Natural disasters Rocks Minerals The physical features of the land

Who studies what?????

Bell ringer: August 24 We have been talking about archaeologists and what they study. We know that they study what people left behind. What are the items that people leave behind known as? (See page 10 ) Answer: The items left behind that archaeologist study are called artifacts. Artifact– objects created and used by humans

Primary source vs secondary source Primary source– an account of an event based on a person that was there Secondary Source– an account of a person who was not there to take part in or witness an event Task #1 Primary Source vs. Secondary Source Sylenna, Melissa, Kalvin, and George were all on the playground. Sylenna and Melissa were on the swings away from Kalvin and George when they heard a scream. As the girls turned they see George on the ground holding his arm. The girls run to the teacher and tell that George is hurt. The teacher is interested in knowing exactly what happened. Who do you think the teacher wants to talk to first? Identify the primary source(s)and secondary source(s).

Environment!!!!!!!!!! **Important note: Artifacts are found in our environment! Define environment. Environment includes all living and nonliving things that affect life in an area.

Task #2 Define Geography. Geography is the study of the earth’s physical and cultural features. Define Landforms. Landforms are natural features of the land’s surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains. With your elbow partner, read through and make any notes you choose about the terms you see on the board. See pages H22-H23

Bell ringer: August 25 What’s the question??? I am going to give you the answer and you are to give me the question for it. The only catch is ….. you cannot use the word(answer) in the question you write. 1.) Answer: region Question: 2.) Answer: climate

Agenda: August 25 Complete the quiz: #showwhatyouknow -color should only be used on the map portion -pencil on everything else -turn in your quiz on the front table once you are finished Complete the word search -use color to locate the words