Format
1. Introductions to the Royal BC Museum, the presenter, and an overview of the program.
2. Common artifacts found in BC archaeology sites (PowerPoint Images)
3. Examine examples of artifacts as primary sources (museum collection shared through document camera)
4. Explore elements of an archaeology site in BC (video)
5. Classroom activity (in a group or pairs students use archaeology thinking to complete a task)
Objectives
• Practice observing and asking questions like an archaeologist
• Examine objects as primary sources of evidence of the history of First Peoples
• Appreciate the antiquity and diversity of Indigenous cultures in BC
Standards Alignment
State Standards
BC Curricular Connections: Grades 3-6 Social Studies and Science, examples of Big Ideas, Content, and
Competencies
• Social Studies 3 Big Idea – Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity
• Social Studies 7 Content – Scientific, philosophical, and technological developments
• Science 3-7 Competencies – Questioning and predicting, planning and conducting, Processing and analyzing data and information & evaluating
First Peoples Principle of Learning:
• Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge