Year Level: 11
Time: 10.10-11.10
Date: 11/2/11
Key Learning Area: Archaeology
Learning Objectives:
1) How evidence layers over time
2) What these layers can tell us about different
societies
Lesson Topic: Stratigraphy
Student’s Prior Knowledge: Open and grid systems,
def. of Stratigraphy, class discussion of what layers
means
Students Learn to: Describe methods used by
archaeologists, Use historical terms and concepts
Teacher’s Prior Preparation/Organisation: Students
have class set of stratigraphy picture and q’s
Students Learn about: Unique methodologies of
archaeologists, how archaeological evidence is
rediscovered,
Time
Motivation/Introduction:
Remind students we started looking at the picture last lesson showing
stratigraphy. Ask for definition which they should have already (
Learning Experience & Key Questions:
Students work on questions about stratigraphy which was given to them last
class. Page 37 out of the AH prelim teachers resource book. Interpretation
skills 3a - f
Lesson Closure:
Resources: