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Hi, I am Mrs. Thibodeau. I went on an archeological dig and learned a lot
about the tools an Archeologist needs to discover the past.
An Archeologist needs a lot of different tools. Do you think you can figure out what each of these tools is
used for?
Tape measures are used for several jobs.You need them to measure the site you are
working on and also to mark at what depth and position you find an artifact in.
A file is used to sharpen your trowel or shovel. A sharp tool will cut through the soil much
easier.
A probe is used to dig a small hole about 1 meter into the soil. Then you can look at the different colors of the soil to see if there may be a stain.
Now that you know the tools of an archeologist do you think you are ready to
work with an archaeologist on a dig?
• Note: This PowerPoint presentation was created by a teacher participating in an ESEA Title II grant-funded project for use in the teachers' classrooms. It reflects the individual’s experience at a particular site and is not intended to accurately reflect what happens on all archaeological investigations around the country or world.
•The teacher participated in professional development activities provided by:
• Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center• University of Wisconsin - La Crosse• 1725 State Street• La Crosse, WI 54601• Web site: http://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/• All material Copyright © 2000-2005 Mississippi Valley
Archaeology Center at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
• Note: This PowerPoint presentation was created by a teacher participating in an ESEA Title II grant-funded project for use in the teachers' classrooms. It reflects the individual’s experience at a particular site and is not intended to accurately reflect what happens on all archaeological investigations around the country or world.
•The teacher participated in professional development activities provided by:
• Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center• University of Wisconsin - La Crosse• 1725 State Street• La Crosse, WI 54601• Web site: http://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/• All material Copyright © 2000-2005 Mississippi Valley
Archaeology Center at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse