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A 13-clue crossword introducing core archaeology vocabulary and concepts. Clues focus on field methods like excavation and trowel use, artifact terminology like potsherds and features, and foundational terms such as strata and culture. Use it for vocabulary review in a social studies unit on archaeology, or as a classroom warm-up before a lesson on ancient civilizations.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Archaeology
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated September 2016

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