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Archaeological terminology crossword with excavation, artifacts, and dating methods.
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Archaeological Terminology Crossword Puzzle

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A 32-clue crossword covering core archaeology vocabulary: excavation and documentation methods like stratification and screening, dating techniques like radiocarbon dating and relative dating, and artifact types including projectile points and potsherds. Ideal for Grades 7–9 students studying archaeology, as a vocabulary review, or a pre-test warm-up for an archaeology or social studies unit.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Archaeology
Grade Level:
7th – 9th Grades
Updated January 2019

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