Introduction to Archaeology: Case Studies

Explore the depths of human history with our compelling Introduction to Archaeology Case Studies: Uncover a curated collection of 8 case studies, each crafted to illuminate pivotal concepts within the dynamic field of archaeology.

Please Note: The case studies in this resource are also included in the resource below:

Introduction to Archaeology Series: Reading Centers Bundle

The case studies include:

• Pompeii's Time Travel Tale (Concept - Stratigraphy)
• Shipwreck Secrets (Concept - Context and Provenance)
• The Cave Paintings of Lascaux (Concept - Dating Methods)
• From Clay to Culture (Concept - Cultural Evolution and Change)
• The Terra Cotta Warriors (Concept - Artifact Analysis)
• The Looting of El Castillo (Concept - Ethics and Preservation)
• The Amulet of Ankarra (Concept - Cultural Interpretation)
• The Lost City of Machu Picchu (Concept - Fieldwork and Excavation)

This resource contains:

• 8 case studies (one for each concept)
• 6 multiple-choice comprehension questions (per case study) complete with answer sheet
• 10 essential vocabulary words per case study, along with definitions for students to match
• Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)

This versatile resource is ideal for educators seeking an engaging and effective teaching tool. Additionally, teachers can utilize this resource as an independent work packet, allowing students to work on it individually, or they can provide it to substitute teachers to maintain continuity in learning during their absence.

To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the texts, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.

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