This
unit has been designed to be completed in eighteen
weeks, covering two, 1 - 3 hour lessons per
week. For a shorter study, customize the unit to the
length you desire by choosing how much material you
cover and how long you take to cover it.
More than enough materials is suggested so that you
can pick and choose what will work for your family.
Read over General
Directions for Cindy's Unit Studies for more information.
For help in this area, The
Checklist
includes a list of major
concepts generally covered for
each topic, a list of major scientists/inventors relative
to the topic, and a list of pertinent terminology. (Free
sample)
NOTE:
Archaeology are anthropologists, meaning they study old
things, old sites, and investigate how people lived in
the past. A geologist studies rocks and minerals and
a paleontologist studies dinosaurs.
Unit Project Suggestion:
Create
a notebook for the unit. Include drawings/sketches of the
topic studied, biographical sketches of important inventors/scientists
(if appropriate), a dictionary of important terms, a timeline
study of important events (if applicable), copies or photos
of worksheets, composition projects, crafts, lab work, and/or
other hands-on projects related to the unit. Follow up with
a review lesson and quizzes, if desired. At the end of each
year, select a representative sample and place in your child's
portfolio.
Recommended
Resources: Buy Used from Amazon or Purchase at Local
Education Stores.
After
reviewing The
Archaeology Book (Wonders of Creation Series) by
David Down, I realized this would be a great addition
to this Archaeology unit study, as well as the other
Ancient History unit studies on this Website. The
book is suitable for family reading or grades 4th+
Exploring
Ancient Cities of the Bible (EACOTB)
by Michael Carroll. 2001. This is an excellent introduction
to Archaeology for Christian students. It covers what
an archaeologist is, underwater archaeology, space-age
archaeology, how artifacts are dated, and information
about ancient cultures such as Israel, Egypt, Mesopotamia,
Babylon, Rome, and more. Very nice, colorful, visuals
make it a great read-aloud for almost all ages. Unfortunately,
it's out of print. Check for used copies. 48 pgs.
4th+
Biblical
Archaeology Review. Subscribe to their
magazine for lots of archaeology information from a
Christian perspective.
Remembering
God's Awesome Acts by Susan Mortimer. This
is an excellent resource for those of you who want
a more intense unit. Recommended for 2nd grade
and up. ISBN 9781931292511. 2-12.
Optional
Archaeological
Kits. Choose any that appeal to you and
your children. These are not required but will make your
unit much more fun!
If
you have Exploring Ancient Cities of the Bible:
Read
pgs. 8-13, EACOTB, Old Testament Discoveries
Read
pgs. 14-17, EACOTB, Egypt
Read
pgs. 18-20, EACOTB, Mesopotamia
Read
pgs. 21-22, EACOTB, Babylonia Empire
Read
pgs. 23, EACOTB, Assyrian Empire
Read
pgs. 24, EACOTB, Persian Empire
Read
pgs. 26-27, EACOTB, Weapons and Warfare in the Old Testament
Read
pgs. 28-29, EACOTB, Old Testament Mysteries
Read
pgs. 30-36, EACOTB, New Testament Discoveries
Read
pgs. 37-39, EACOTB, Roman Empire
Read
pgs. 40-41, EACOTB, New Testament Greece
Read
pgs. 42, EACOTB, New Testament Mysteries
Activities:
Composition:
Choose a topic from page 22, 44 or 71, ATU
Art
Project: Choose from Archaeological Art Activities, page
21 or Ancient Art Projects, page 40, ATU
From The
Checklist,
add terminology to your Dictionary of Terms, Page
23 of The Checklist.
Just
for fun, watch Indiana
Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark, PG-13. Rent.
Internet
Research and/or Activities :
Read
about an archaeological
hoax & discuss how a Christian
should view archaeological finds that “prove”
evolution.
The
Israel Museum. View the 2,000-year-old Isaiah scroll
close up! Examine a model of the temple. Interactive.
Click on Model of Jerusalem to get started.
A
good resource for learning about Biblical history is
The
Jerusalem Archaeological Park. View 3-D models of
temples, use a timeline to locate a time period in
which you are interested, take a tour of the Temple Mount
and MORE!
Bill
Nye the Science Guy: Archaeology [videorecording]. Published
Elk Grove Village, Ill. : Disney Educational Productions,
1996. Check your library or purchase from libraryvideo.com
Add
terminology to your Dictionary of Terms. See The
Checklist, page 22-23.
Video
Recommendations:
Pieces
of the Past. Watch how sunken artifacts are traced, located
and retrieved. Learn the importance of determining how ancient
people lived. The legendary Atocha shipwreck is featured.
From the Science in Action Video Series. Produced by Reunion
Productions, Inc. Grades 3 to 7. Color. Copyright 1996.
18 minutes. Check your library or rent from Libraryvideo.com
Where
Would You Dig and Why Activity, page 71 & 131, DDLAP
Squares
Activity, page 66, ATU
A
Site Map Activity, page 25, ATU
Plot
the Artifacts, page 67, ATU
Field
Notes from a Tel in Jordan Activity, page 74 & 132,
DDLAP
Stratigraphy
Activity and Explanation, page 74 & 133-134, DDLAP
Stratigraphy
Activity, page 68, ATU
Into
The Tomb Activity, page 38, ATU
Composition:
Pretend you are on a dig. Write a letter to a friend
or journal entry for a day that you discover an important
find.
Composition:
Choose a topic from page 22, 44 or 71, ATU
Add
terminology to your Dictionary of Terms. See The
Checklist, page 22-23.
Video
Recommendations:
Archaeology:
Revealing Our History: Becoming Americans Video Series (2002).
Behind-the-scenes look at an on-going archaeological
excavation in Colonial Williamsburg. Grades 4-8. Check
your library or purchase from APlusVideoRentals.com
Audio
CD: The
Hunt for Beowulf. Bible based adventure of
two kids and their paleontologist
dad!
Ancient
and Modern Activity, page 84 and 135, DDLAP
Research
dating methods, how they work and what they are used on.
Write a composition on some aspect of this topic.
Dating
Artifacts Activity, page 37, ATU
Reconstructing
a Pot Activity, page 90 & 136, DDLAP or do the following:
Archaeological
Dig Fun: Decorate several clay pots with paint or markers.
Try to make them look like "period" pieces. Place
pots in a bag and gently hit with a hammer to break into
large pieces. Mix up the pieces and let your children put
these "artifacts" back together with glue. If
you have a sandbox, bury them in the sand and let your children
"excavate" them first.
Minoans
Vs. Mycenaeans Activity, page 39, ATU
Reading
a Label Activity, page 64, ATU
Composition.
Using blank thematic paper (Famous
Person Report Form) or on regular paper, write a biography of one of
the Archaeologists above.
Add
terminology to your Dictionary of Terms. See The
Checklist, page 22-23.
The
Archaeology Book (Wonders of Creation Series)
by
David Down, I realized this would be a great addition
to this Archaeology unit study, as well as the other
Ancient History unit studies on this Website. The
book is suitable for family reading or grades 4th+
are
sometimes available on Amazon.
(EACOTB)
by Michael Carroll. 2001. This is an excellent introduction
to Archaeology for Christian students. It covers what
an archaeologist is, underwater archaeology, space-age
archaeology, how artifacts are dated, and information
about ancient cultures such as Israel, Egypt, Mesopotamia,
Babylon, Rome, and more. Very nice, colorful, visuals
make it a great read-aloud for almost all ages. Unfortunately,
it's out of print. Check for used copies. 48 pgs.
4th+
Reading
Suggestions:
Reading
Suggestions: 
Reading
Suggestions: 
Reading
Suggestions: 
The
Hunt for Beowulf
.
Reading
Suggestions: