Term 3
Term 3
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Watch this video by Nanogirl all about how fossils are preserved over time.
This video is an intro to preservation of 'living' materials.
What do we call a scientist who recovers fossils?
How does this compare to preservation of artefacts from human society?
What do we all a scientist who recovers artefacts from human activity?
What artefacts have been found around the world?
What artefacts have been found in New Zealand?
Google Earth Research Task
Google Earth Research Task
Create a new Google Earth map.
Your task: Research finds by archaeologists around the world. When you find something new, add a pin to your Google Earth with information and photos. Be as creative as possible!
Make sure you mention: what, where, why & when
The Past Beneath our Feet by Ross Calman (page 8-15 School Journal Level 3 May 2016)
Vocabulary: archaeologists, excavating, clues, palaeontologists, history, expedition, fossils, material, middens, societies, sites, habitation, artefacts, radiocarbon dating, genetics, palaeoclimatology
Let's think:
What is a main difference between a palaeontologist and archaeologist?
What is the main similarity between a palaeontologist and archaeologist?
Why can middens tell archaeologists about how people lived?
What clues could help archaeologists find sites where people first landed on boats? What artefacts may they find in these locations?
How might societies change over time?
What is Radiocarbon dating?
What sort of connections could be made between different societies?
Vocabulary Task
After reading the text, work through this vocabulary list, coming up with definitions in your own words.
Creative Task
This term, you are going to create a digital artwork (using Photopea) to tell the story of a significant archaeological find that has been made.
Your job will be to make this artwork as realistic as possible by considering the 7 elements of art:
Colour
Form
Line
Shape
Space
Texture
Value
Term 2
Term 2
Our Heritage
Our Heritage
Open vs Closed Questions
Open vs Closed Questions
Decide who the holders of knowledge are in your whānau.
Come up with open questions to find out more about your whānau story.
Read this text. Think about the perspective of the characters in this story.
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