Archaeology digs are much like giant jigsaw puzzles. The artifacts found are often in pieces and scientists must reconstruct them. A hands-on activity lets young archaeologists experience this facet of the job as they create, smash, and reconstruct a piece of pottery.

Concepts

remote learning, archaeology, artifacts, archaeological digs

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Involve the whole family in the activity by having an adult or sibling try to reconstruct the smashed pot
• If space is available, bury the shards and conduct a dig

Classroom Considerations

• Younger learners may need supervision as they shatter their pots

Pros

• The illustrated directions are detailed and easy to follow
• Links are provided to related resources

Cons

• None