ARCHAEOLOGY (A)

Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Vocabulary
Attribute
Classification
Conservation
Excavation
Field Note
Magnetometer
Observation
Pick

Preparator
Preserve
Replica
Restoration
Sherd/Shard
Test pits
Trowel

Archaeology
What is archaeology?
When did archaeology first begin?
Where do archaeologists search for artifacts?
What tools do archaeologists use to search for artifacts?
About Archaeologists
What is an archaeologist?
What education does an archaeologist need?
What are the working conditions for archaeologists?
Are there more men or women in the field of archaeology?
What is the average yearly salary or salary range for an archaeologist?
What other types of jobs are there in archaeology?
Who was the first archaeologist?
Who is a famous archaeologist?
About Artifacts
What is an artifact?
How deep below the surface can artifacts be found?
How are pieces of artifacts identified?
How are artifacts named?
What is the oldest artifact ever found?
What is the rarest artifact ever found?
What is the largest artifact ever found?
Which artifacts are the most interesting ever found?
What artifacts are the most common?
Dating Artifacts
Absolute dating
Relative dating
Are there any animals that we believe exist, but that we havent discovered yet?
How long can it take to find artifacts or fossils?