Our Journey!

  Understanding the human past is essential for understanding the present and shaping the future.  Learning about cultures, past and present, is essential for living in a diverse society and world.  Archaeology is a systematic way to learn about past cultures.  Stewardship of archaeological resources is everyone’s responsibility. Enduring Understandings:

  Archaeology is very important to our understanding of the ancient world. Archaeologists are scientists who collect and study the remains of past human activity. Without archaeologists we would merely be guessing about what life was like long ago. Join together as 21 st Century Learners for an exciting trip back in time to investigate archaeology! Why this Unit?

  With members of your group, construct a "life-size" paper doll of an archaeologist in action. Dig through your notes of how you can label your archaeologist to show what you know about the role of an archaeologist. (E.g., over the brain, what would an archaeologist think? Over the hand, what tools would an archaeologist use?) END TASK: CRITICAL CHALLENGE

  I can think critically  I practice responsible active citizenship.  I make connections between historical and modern events and issues and between various regions, environments and cultures around the world.  I can identify and apply solutions to problems and issues  I can explain the characteristics that define self, cultures, and societies,  I can describe similarities and differences within and across cultures over time.  I understand the impact of technological innovation on individuals, society and the environment  I collect evidence of learning Learning Destination for Socials 7:

 Guiding Question? What one skill of an archaeologist is the most important?

 What is Archaeology? What we already know?  Bones  Studying our past  Fossils / technology from the past  Taught us about dinosaurs  World Tyrrell …Alberta  Field BC  Remains of people  STUDY OF ancient times  Prehistoric times  Ancient tools research  Artifacts/fossils  Studying the dead/old  Prehistoric civilization  Digging up…jewellery  Pottery  Recovering ancient artifacts

  What was new to me?  Collected in! Great job everyone! Bill Nye the Science Guy

INTRODUCE TEAM PROJECT (HARD COPY/POWERPOINT VERSION)

  To prepare for the above END TASK, complete the following lessons covering basic concepts, processes and issues of archaeology. All documents and website links are posted on Mrs. Samaddar's new site at  Be sure to gather notes in your field book just as a real archaeologist would collect his/her data. We will co-construct criteria for our field books!

  Notes gathered should be on topics such as:  Evidence archaeologists work with (e.g., things they find)  Specialized skills (e.g., things they do)  An archaeologist’s way of thinking  Tools / scientific techniques archaeologists use  Where archaeologists might work  A unique / creative idea

  Print neatly  Heading each day - name, date, title  Record Source (E.g., Puzzling Pieces Ppt by Mrs. S, website title URL  Idea? Divide websites and become an “Expert”  Pair up if a team mate needs support…record to “check notes in …. ‘s agenda”. We paired up!  Take point form notes (in your own words) – E.g., Puzzling Pieces Take point form notes using laptop, print off and staple into field guide System for Gathering Notes

 BEGIN YOUR TEAM'S JOURNEY!

  Reflect on what you already know about archaeology  View Bill Nye's DVD: Archaeology – what was known to you?  In pairs, read Puzzling Pieces PowerPoint taking notes (Mrs. S created this from ch. 2 in Ancient Worlds)  View Mr. Donn's PowerPoints  Explore ARCHAEOLOGY CANADA  apter1/AC-Ch1-Whatis.html apter1/AC-Ch1-Whatis.html  I. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ARCHAEOLOGY

  y/ten-cool-sites y/ten-cool-sites  Visit 10 Cool Sites, Read stories and try some games  old/museum/teachers/sections/index.html Simon Fraser University old/museum/teachers/sections/index.html  Lascaux caves  Archaeology magazine for kids  sInteractive.html Interactive Digs sInteractive.html II. THE PROCESSES OF ARCHAEOLOGY (how archaeologists do their work and interpret their results) Travel to different archaeological sites around the world

  Pressing Story  Picture This  Simulated Dig  PLUS  “Sh-Sh!” Mrs. S’s Surprise Hands On Activity!! With our team, complete one of the hands on activity (TBA)

  Relate archaeology to personal ethics, stewardship of our heritage resources, citizenship, and cultural understanding.  Check out more about the Ice Man (Otzi) at  Reread the story about the Iceman on pg of Ancient Worlds. Look at the picture and read the captions on pg Answer #1 on the Think for Yourself on pg. 39 in a full paragraph answer. III. ISSUES IN ARCHAEOLOGY

  Learner – Your ability to use the strategies of a good reader to research information and collect it in your field book  Collaborator – your ability to move each task forward and work cooperatively with your team  Innovator – Your ability to create an effective field book and a well thought out and creative end task – "An Archaeologist in Action“  Contributor – Your ability to participate and contribute during each lesson and the end task critical challenge  Thinker – Your success at providing thoughtful ideas during all tasks ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION

 Answer, "From everything you studied, what were the most fascinating things you learned?

  With members of your group, construct a "life-size" paper doll of an archaeologist in action. Dig through your notes of how you can label your archaeologist to show what you know about the role of an archaeologist. (E.g., over the brain, what would an archaeologist think? Over the hand, what tools would an archaeologist use?) END TASK: CRITICAL CHALLENGE

 Guiding Question? What one skill of an archaeologist is the most important?

 Rating:  Exceeded Expectations  Fully Met Expectations  Moderately Met Expectations  Not Yet Met Expectations