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Students learn about the atlatl, a prehistoric throwing tool that uses leverage, then build and test replicas to measure the increase in throwing distance compared to throwing by hand. They discuss...
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Standard 6.1.CC
6.1.CC Analyze changes and continuities that influenced the
organization and technological advancements of early and classical world civilizations....
organization and technological advancements of early and classical world civilizations....
Grade(s): 6
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2019
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Students brainstorm examples of artifacts archaeologists might find in prehistoric South Carolina and then analyze photos of real artifacts to understand how archaeologists use them to learn about...
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Students design a mock archaeological site and simulate a survey using punch holes to represent shovel test pits. They then discuss the limitations of this method and explore how geophysics offers a...