Social Studies Jobs 6.1.spi.2: The student is able to identify the job characteristics of archaeologists, anthropologists, geologists and historians.

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Social Studies Jobs 6.1.spi.2: The student is able to identify the job characteristics of archaeologists, anthropologists, geologists and historians.

Copy the following slides into your notebooks! While your teacher reads them out loud to you!

Question of the Day! The items above are most helpful to: a. geologist b. geographer c. historian d. arcaheologist Diaries, interviews, recordings, publications, government records, clothing

Archaeologists What do they study? –Archaeologists study prehistoric and ancient cultures. How do they study? –Archaeologists hunt for evidence buried in the ground like bones, tools, and artifacts.

Anthropologists What do they study? –Cultural anthropologists study human societies, their cultures and characteristics. –Physical anthropologists study what early hominids looked like and how they lived and died. How do they study? –Cultural anthropologists interview people and observe them as they go about their daily lives. –Physical anthropologists study fossil remains of hominids. Remember! Hominid = early human skulls Fossil = the remains of plant or animals in past ages Remember! Hominid = early human skulls Fossil = the remains of plant or animals in past ages

Geologists What do they study? –Geologists study what the earth is made of, how it has changed in the past, and how it is changing now. How do they study? –Geologists study rocks and other physical features.

STOP! Check for Understanding… What is the difference between an Archaeologist and a Geologist?

The Difference… Archaeologist They dig for ancient artifacts such as bones, and tools. Geologist They dig in order to find Rocks & what the earth is made of.

Historian What do they study? –Historians study past events, people, and societies. How do they study? –Historians study written records, physical remains and artifacts. Examples: diaries, recordings, publications, government records, clothing

Practice Which of the following is a job completed by a geologist? a. the geologist digs in order to find ancient artifacts. b. the geologist digs in order to look at rocks and other parts of the earth’s remains. c. the geologist reads documents such as primary and secondary sources in order to learn more about history. d. the geologist studies human culture and early hominids.

Practice – Using your white boards! Your teacher will put up a slide, and it is your job on your white board to write which job the description applies to. Your teacher will put up the slide and you will have 15 seconds to put complete your answer. When your teacher says “Boards up!” that’s when you put your board in the air. Historian Archaeologist Anthropologist Geologist

Question #1 ~ Who Am I? I study…… Rocks, dirt and other remains on the earths surface.

A Geologist! Geologists study rocks and the earth’s surface!

Question #2- Who Am I? I study……

An Archaeologist! All of those images are artifacts that an archaeologist would dig for!

Question #3- Who Am I? I study…… The Diary of Anne Frank to get a better understanding of the history of Germany.

Historian! Historians study primary and secondary sources. A diary is an example of a primary source that a Historian would use.

Question #4- Who Am I? This is a picture of me doing my work…

Anthropologist! The anthropologist submerges themselves in another groups culture to learn more about the groups lifestyles and customs.

Question #5- Who Am I? I study…… The origin and behavior of Man.

Anthropologist! Anthropologists study early people (hominids)!

Question #6 This is a description of what I do: ________ study events, ideas, institutions, and individuals of the past. They may research and interpret events that occurred in the earliest periods of recorded time or ones that people can remember., ___________ rely mostly on written records for evidence to support their claims. However, ____________ sometimes use physical objects, such as photographs, costumes, and tools, to shed light on past lifestyles.

Historians!

Question #7 (Only put the correct letter…) The items below are descriptions of which social studies job a. Historian b. Anthropologist c. Geologist d. Archaeologist -Early man -Skulls -Human Culture and Customs -Early man -Skulls -Human Culture and Customs

Copy the chart below and match the job to its description JobDescription a. Anthropologist1.___ I study the earths surface, rocks and physical remains. b. Archaeologist2.___ I study early man (hominids) and the various cultures around the world. c. Historian3.___ I study documents such as books, letters, government papers d. Geologist4.___ I study pots, bones, coins, or any other ancient artifacts by digging in the ground.

How Did You Do? 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B

If you got them all right give yourself a pat on the back!

Once you have finished the chart… Log on to Study Island and work on the quiz “Social Studies Jobs TCAP Review” –YOUR GOAL IS TO SCORE ABOVE 80%! Once you have finished that assignment, log onto Quia and play the Social Studies Jobs Rags to Riches Game