Dirt Detectives Web Quest

In this Web Quest, you will explore the field of archeology and get a chance to “play archeologist” as you determine the uses of some real artifacts discovered in Alaska.

BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY
1. Here are the links you need:
WORD CENTRAL: www.wordcentral.com
DIG GLOSSARY: www.digonsite.com/glossary/index.html


ARCHEOLOGY FOR KIDS WEB QUEST
1. Go to the following site: www.cr.nps.gov/archeology/public/kids/index.htm
2. Visit the three tabs (along the top) “Who are Archeologists,” “How do They Work?” and “The Archeology Lab.”
3. Under each tab, click on all of the pages in the menu to the right.
4. As you read through each section, be sure to roll your mouse over the underlined words in the text. The picture to the left will change as you do this. Be sure to read all the captions (information under the pictures)—this is where some of the most interesting information can be found!
5. As you learn about archeology, answer the questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS on your Web Quest Learning Log.


ARCTIC ARTIFACTS
7. Now, click on the tab called “Try It”. On the menu to the right, click “online archeology.” Under the heading “NPS Webrangers,” click on “Arctic Artifacts” (Here is the link in case you can’t find it: www.nps.gov/webrangers/medium/tour2/artifact/index.html)
8. Take the online “quiz” to see if you can guess the uses of these artifacts found in Alaska.
9. Answer the questions on your Web Quest Learning Log.


IF YOU FINISH EARLY
Check out the "Dig Deeper!" section below. Click on the links to read some news articles about archeology.