Archaeology for kids
Richard Panchyk
- Reading
- Choose an activity that interests your child, then explore its related historical example together. Let curiosity guide the pace, especially when a technique or idea is new.
- Themes
- Learning archaeological methods: Projects model techniques such as surveying a site, sifting material, tracking soil age and dating finds. The book presents archaeology through practical activities and explains techniques used to investigate the past.
- Worth knowing
- Some projects involve handling dirt, debris or objects found outdoors. You may want to check which activities suit your child’s interests and the materials you have available.