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This 24-word archaeology word search introduces elementary and middle school students to the vocabulary of fieldwork, excavation, and discovery. Hidden words include excavate, artifact, strata, and survey, reflecting the tools, methods, and processes archaeologists use. Use it in a social studies unit on ancient history, as a free-time activity, or as a template for other science-themed word searches.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Archaeology
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated April 2021

Word List

  • ARTIFACT
  • BRUSH
  • CAMP
  • CATALOG
  • EXAMINE
  • EXCAVATE
  • EXPLORE
  • GRID
  • HAUL
  • HISTORY
  • UNCOVER
  • TRAVEL
  • TENT
  • SURVEY
  • STUDY
  • STRATA
  • SITE
  • SIFT
  • SHOVEL
  • SEARCH
  • SCIENCE
  • REMOVE
  • RECORD
  • PROJECT

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