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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....

Grade(s): 6

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

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Archaeo-Tech: Atlatl Physics
Archaeo-Tech: Atlatl Physics

Lesson

Grades: 4, 6, 8

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...

Archaeo-Tech: Introducing Experimental Archaeology
Archaeo-Tech: Introducing Experimental Archaeology

Lesson

Grades: 3, 6

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...

Archaeo-Tech: Geophysics
Archaeo-Tech: Geophysics

Lesson

Grades: 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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...