Big Day Today - Introduction of Jamestowne! This is the most important and largest archaeological site in American History! Here is what we did:
- MrM finished the story about Sir Francis Walsingham and the possible sabotage of the Roanoke Colony.
- 20 years later, the English return to Virginia. Jamestowne is established 1607. We discussed the homework from the night before. Focused on questions like - What brought people here?
- Focus on the Jamestowne archaeological site - massive site, looked at artifacts, learned what an archaeologist is and what they are looking for - artifacts and features in the soil.
- Students gathered around both of our "digs" in the classroom. They analyzed the soil features and artifacts and shared what they thought they were looking at in the site. Fun!
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James Fort superimposed on the archaeological dig!
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