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Layers of The Past

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Sixth graders identify methods archaeologists use to date soil layers. They interpret soil profiles and discuss the examination of soil at a dig site. They discuss texture and color of soil.

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archaeology, artifacts

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archaeology, artifacts, science
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6th
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Science
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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