Archaeology Investigating The Past

What is History?

his·to·ry noun, plural -ries. 1. the branch of knowledge dealing with past events. 2. a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a medical history of the patient. 3. the aggregate of past events. 4. the record of past events and times, especially in connection with the human race. 5. a past notable for its important, unusual, or interesting events: a ship with a history.

Vocabulary Prehistory Artifacts Fossils Archaeologist Civilization Glacier Excavation Radio Carbon Dating Stratigraphy Define these words on a separate piece of paper

Motel of the Mysteries Choose 4 items described in the story and answer the following questions about each with a partner 1. What sorts of words are used to describe the object? List any unfamiliar words 2. What does Carson and the other archaeologists say the object is? 3. Why do you think they came to this conclusion about this object?