1. How to Reconstruct the Past How to Reconstruct the Past Many times historians have a hard time piecing together the past. Through the passage of time, cultures and whole societies disappear. In order learn about these missing parts of history, the social science of anthropology and its sub-field archeology are used.

2. The Study of Culture - Anthropology The Study of Culture - Anthropology The goal of anthropology is to document and explain the origins and development of human culture in prehistoric and historic times. Prehistoric – before recorded history. Culture – patterns of human activity or the way humans live.

3. The Study of Culture - Anthropology The Study of Culture - Anthropology Anthropology – The study of cultures. Archeology – is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of artifacts, human remains, and geography. Artifacts= objects made by humans.

11. An Archeologist at Work An Archeologist at Work How do archeologists find sites? An archaeologist knows what environmental factors humans have always needed in order to stay alive. These include easy access to water, location on a trade route, and a geographic location that allows for natural protection. With this information in mind, an archaeologist can study maps to locate likely places where civilizations may have lived.

12. An Archeologist At Work What does an archeologist do after a site has been found? 1. Survey the area. 2. Make a map. 3. Make a grid using string.

13. An Archeologist At Work An Archeologist At Work

15. What tools does an archeologist use? 1. shovels 2. buckets 3. trowels 4. wheel barrels 5. brushes 6. strings & stakes 7. dig bags 8. tents

16. An Archeologist At Work An Archeologist At Work What does an archeologist do at the site? 1.Dig a few inches at a time. 2.Use trowels & brushes once an artifact is found. 3.Record position, photograph artifact & place in dig bag.

17. Archeology What does an archeologist do with the artifacts? 1. Determine the age of the artifact. 2. Determine use of the artifact 3. Write a research paper to share with others.

18. Archeology How does an archeologist determine the age of an artifact? 1.Carbon-14 dating 2.Relative Dating

19. Archeology – Carbon 14 Dating Archeology – Carbon 14 Dating

20. Archeology – Relative Dating Archeology – Relative Dating