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Cora Woolsey | ||
Patsy McKinney |
1. think objectively about objects and recognize the most common pre-European artifacts; |
2. articulate questions on archaeology based on their understanding from the required reading material; |
3. explain why archaeological research and field work are conducted. |
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How to Use this Lesson Plan
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Please read this document first as it provides key information for teaching this lesson, including an overview of the learning objectives and outcomes, lesson plan timeframes, ethics in archaeology, tips for class discussions and activities, assessment rubrics, and additional resources. In the other two documents that make up this lesson plan, this document is referred to as Appendix C. |
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Background Reading Material - An Intro to the Indigenous Archaeological Record
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This document provides important background information for the teacher to gain confidence in the material presented in this lesson plan. This reading material should be used as inspiration and background knowledge for the teacher in leading discussions and activities. It can be distributed to students if appropriate (please read 'How to Use this Lesson Plan' for more information). In the other two documents, this document is referred to as Appendix A. |
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Discussions and Activities - Instructions
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This document provides all the information you will need for the three discussions and four activities that are part of this lesson. In the other two documents that make up this lesson plan, this document is referred to as Appendix B. |
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List of Archaeological Terms
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This Word document lists the terms to be defined and explored as part of the three discussions. The instructor can photocopy this document so each student can write the definitions in the space provided, and he/she can also post these words on the wall or whiteboard in the classroom. |
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VIDEO - Learning from the Ancestors: Archaeology and Indigenous History in the Maritime Provinces of Canada |
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This video explores Indigenous perspectives in the field of archaeology. For too long, archaeology has been dominated by non-Indigenous people exploiting archeaological sites that are important and sacred to Indigenous Peoples. As noted in the video, "It is not a one-sided relationship anymore." The field is changing, with more Indigenous Peoples taking an interest in becoming archaeologists so that there is Indigenous oversight and a real Indigenous presence in this work. The video explores how Indigenous knowledge and archaeology can "lift each other up." Length: 16:11 minutes |
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Glimpses of Atlantic Canada's Past |
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This paper is published through the Canadian Museum of History. Through the archaeological and geological record of the Atlantic region, it traces significant human events and changing technologies. |
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'Theory and Method in Maritimes Archaeology' |
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This paper is part 1 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2005). |
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'Peopling the Maritimes: The Setting' |
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This paper is part 2 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2006). |
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'The Early and Middle Archaic Period' |
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This paper is part 3 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'The Late Archaic Period' |
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This paper is part 4 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Transitional Archaic' |
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This paper is part 5 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Early Woodland: Meadowood' |
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This paper is part 6 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Early Woodland: Northeastern Middlesex Tradition' |
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This paper is part 7 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Introduction to the Middle and Late Woodland Periods' |
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This paper is part 8 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Settlement/Subsistence Models' |
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This paper is part 9 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Rock and Mineral Resources' |
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This paper is part 10 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Protohistoric Period' |
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This paper is part 11 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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'Modern Native Issues and Archaeology' |
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This paper is part 12 of 12 in a weekly lecture series by Dr. Michael Deal, Professor of Archaeology, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador (2001). |
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British Archaeological Jobs and Resources (BAJR) |
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This site provides downloadable reference articles about a variety of subjects relating to archaeology. |
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The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) |
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This site provides K-12 activities and resources for teaching archaeology. |