Which sounds most interesting to you? Archaeology—The study of the culture of the past, especially ancient people. Paleontology—The study of prehistoric times. Geology—Studying the earth’s history by studying its crust. Anthropology—The study of what it means to be human.

Archaeology and Anthropology After our class discussion, write down your definition of these two social sciences. Class definition=The study of ancient people and what it means to be human. Key words=evolution, digging, artifacts…add your own. Draw an illustration or icon in the box provided.