6th grade archeologists!

Another great activity we did in 6th grade was an archeological dig.  The students set up their "dig" boxes as a group, burying "artifacts" (aka, man made items).  The next day a different group had the opportunity to excavate the box and discover the different clues to "ancient civilization" that left these artifacts behind!  (Of course, playing in the dirt was the highlight!)

Here you can see the girls recording the artifacts they uncovered.

This group is ready to dig with their box gridded off (with the string) and a ruler ready to get the details.

Ready to find out what is in this box!