The
Archaeological Dig site is filled with a wealth
of learning opportunities. Children take a
task sheet, gloves, goggles, and explorer's
hat to complete the uniform. Five types of
hidden "artifacts" are buried in
a matrix mixture that visitors must patiently
dig and brush away. Uncovered artifacts can
then be studied via the information boxes
provided and a certificate is given to those
persistent archaeologists who are able to
dig out the artifact(s).
What's
Happening Here? Children can practice gross &
fine motor skills, patience, curiosity,
reasoning and scientific methods.
Discovery Questions: Have you ever seen an artifact before?
How do they believe that artifacts "get
into the ground"? Did you ever
think you might be an archaeologist?
What do you think you would have to
study? What does each tool do?
The
Archaeological Dig site is filled with a wealth
of learning opportunities. Children take a
task sheet, gloves, goggles, and explorer's
hat to complete the uniform. Five types of
hidden "artifacts" are buried in
a matrix mixture that visitors must patiently
dig and brush away. Uncovered artifacts can
then be studied via the information boxes
provided and a certificate is given to those
persistent archaeologists who are able to
dig out the artifact(s). 
