Archaeology Social Studies School Time

Archaeology

This category lists pages and sites about archaeology, the scientific study the fossil relics, tools, and monuments left by ancient peoples. By examining artifacts, archaeologists are able to gain an understanding of ancient cultures and civilizations.

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• - Join a team of archaeologists as they search for Ubar, the lost city of Arabia, and see how they apply the technology of remote sensing to "see" the site without actually excavating it.
  
• - Follow along as Yossi leads an excavation team into an Israeli cave.
  
• - Explains what archaeologists do and definitely don't do. From the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
  
• - Web book with interactive graphics outlines the steps involved in making an Egyptian Mummy.
  
• - Includes a virtual tour of the dig, gallery of artifacts, games and puzzles, and a talking cow.
  
• - A step-by-step walk through the process of an archaeological dig.
  
• - Explores careers in archaeology. Examines the training that is needed, the types of work available, and the rewards of preserving the past.
  
• - Simple look at what archaeology is and how it enhances the study of history. Includes games and projects kids can do at home.
  
• - Provides a look at what archaeology is, interactive adventures, a glossary of terms, and expert answers to common questions.
  
• - High school students present the study of archeology and the study of four civilizations - ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, ancient China, and the American West of the eighteenth century.
  
• - Introduces students to the world of archaeology through a virtual visit to Jordan's Khirbet Iskander dig site.
  
• - Like mud pies? Ever eaten dirt? Think learning about the past is cool? Maybe you have the makings of an archaeologist.
  
• - Trace Mummy Bear's history to learn about the process of mummification.
  
• - An online version of the children's magazine on archaeology from the publishers of Archaeology Magazine. Quizzes, fun facts, and contests.
  
• - Information on the three bronze age boats found by the River Humber at North Ferriby
  
• - Tells how archaeologists and historians rediscovered a famous nineteenth-century New York neighborhood. Also answers questions such as "What do artifacts tell us about everyday life?"
  
  

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