Sunday, April 3, 2016

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Archaeologist gives students something to think about

In March, Sarah Mullersman, an archaeologist from the Kelsey Museum in Ann Arbor visited our seventh-grade geography classes at West Middle School

She provided the students with two hands-on activities. These activities gave the students with a better understanding of the processes involved in archaeology.
     
In the first activity, the students worked cooperatively to put together broken pottery. In the second activity, students investigated burial boxes to hypothesize the gender, age, status and occupation of the deceased. 


The presentation was well received by staff and students. Through this experience, the students know the skills and practices needed in successful archaeological digs and discoveries.

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