Uncovering Pre-historic Georgia
Uncovering Pre-historic Georgia
Amanda Okrutny
Angie Evans
Annotation:
Students will explore the four pre-historic time periods in Georgia using a hands-on approach through archaeology. Students will use a simulation to locate, identify, analyze and collect data using artifacts and eco-facts from a given pre-historic period of Georgia. Students will research their assigned time period of pre-history and write an informative essay about the period. Students will then present and teach the information to classmates.
Primary Learning Outcome:
• identify the four pre-historic Indian Periods; Paleo (?–8000B.C.), Archaic (8000B.C.-1000B.C.), Woodland (1000B.C.-900A.D.), and Mississippian (900A.D.-1600A.D.)
• identify and describe the importance of Etowah, Ocmulgee, Rock Eagle and Kolomoki as examples of Indian mounds in Georgia
• demonstrate knowledge of the following terms:
- carbon 14 dating - site
- anthropology - prehistoric
- archeology - nomad
- stratigraphy - chiefdom
- artifacts - Bering land bridge theory
- excavating - post molds
- eco-facts - palisades
- projectile points
• collect evidence using appropriate, reliable data
• determine adequacy, relevancy and consistency of information for justifying conclusions or generalizations
• analyze interpretations of the same event from multiple types of sources.
• distinguish between primary and secondary sources and determine respective uses
Assessed and Un-assessed QCC:
8th Grade Social Studies 6, 52, 55, 59, 60, 63
8th Grade Earth Science 14 Geology
Duration:
Approximately 2 weeks
Materials:
- “Uncovering Pre-Historic Georgia” syllabus
- “Steps to Excavation” instruction sheet
- rubric for each activity to be assessed
- “Projectile Points” example sheet
- dig sites with appropriate artifacts and eco-facts
- centimeter graph paper for site maps
- thread for creating grid of the site
- rulers
- brushes for dig
- extra soil if reusing site for additional classes
Technology Connection:
- Computers, printers, paper
- Internet for research
- AlphaSmarts or word processing program software
Procedures:
Before Class Preparation
- Teacher will need to prepare a minimum of four dig sites; one for each pre-historic Indian period
- Teacher will need to place artifacts and eco-facts in the proper dig site according to the specific time period
EXAMPLE:
Woodland Period – non-decorative pottery shards; bow and arrows; arrow points made from stone, shark teeth, deer antler; clay pipes
Mississippian Period – decorative pottery shards; beads made from clay, shell, and copper
- Teacher will need to copy samples of projectile points for each time period and place them accordingly in the proper dig site * Note: students will keep this sample artifact for dating purposes.
- Teacher will need to copy appropriate rubrics, the “Steps to Excavation” instruction sheet, and the Content Map/ Graphic Organizer for student use
- Teacher will need to reserve the media center and/or computer lab for research
In Class
Day One:
- Students will take a pretest about archeology and Georgia’s pre-historic past
- Students and teacher will review the pretest answers
- Students will read background information on archeology and pre-history
- Students and Teacher will review instructions for the “Uncovering Pre-Historic Georgia” project
- Students and Teacher will review the assessment rubrics for the project
Day Two:
- Students will read introductory background information on archeology and the pre-history of Georgia
- Student will be introduced to new vocabulary by use of word walls, word splash, dictionary drills, etc.
- Students will develop a Content Map/Graphic Organizer to be used to record information during group presentations
Day Three:
- Students will be organized into a minimum of 4 groups
- Students will assign group members the following tasks – each group member should have more than one task to complete – the tasks should be divided equally between group members
o Diggers
o Recorders
o Cartographers (artist)
o Researchers/typist
o Presenters/teachers
- Students will then perform their excavation
Day Four and Five:
- Students will conduct research in the Media Center and/or Computer Lab
- Students will use AlphaSmarts or a word processing program to type, edit and
print an informative essay
Day Six and Seven:
- Students will present their findings to fellow classmates
- Students will use a Content Map/Graphic Organizer to record information about each presentation
Attachments:
“Steps to Excavation” direction sheet
assessment rubric for project
assessment rubric for informative essay and group presentation
Assessment:
- Project includes: title page, site map, record of procedures and findings, classification of artifacts and eco-facts, and assessment rubric for the project
- Informative essay and group presentation includes: title page, informative
essay, bibliography page, and presentation
- Comprehensive test includes: all pre-historic time periods of Georgia, vocabulary terms and definitions
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