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Archaeology Word Search

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This 15-word archaeology word search introduces upper elementary and middle school students to key concepts in studying past human cultures. Hidden words include artifacts, pottery, stonetools, trade, and subsistence, reflecting how archaeologists learn about ancient societies. Use it as a social studies warm-up, an archaeology unit review, or a sub-plan activity.

Subject:: Social Studies
Topic:: Archaeology
Grade Level:: 4th – 6th Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

HUMANS
ARTIFACTS
POTTERY
STONETOOLS
ARCHAEOLOGY
DESCENDANTS
TRADE
FOOD
SHELTER
CULTURE
PLANTS
SUBSISTENCE
COMMUNITY
WATER
CORN

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