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Exploring Archaeology: Understanding Florida's Prehistoric Past

Dive into the fascinating world of archaeology and discover the diverse professions that study our history. From geologists to paleontologists, each expert plays a crucial role in unraveling the mysteries of the past. Explore the tools of the trade, including shovels and screens, and learn about Florida's rich prehistory, including cultural periods like Paleoindian and Mississippian. This guide is designed to educate the public about archaeological practices and highlight the importance of preserving our heritage. Join us in understanding the past!

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Exploring Archaeology: Understanding Florida's Prehistoric Past

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  1. Who Studies What? Tools of the trade Archaeologists at Work Guess the artifact Florida Prehistory 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt

  2. This person’s job “rocks.”

  3. What is a geologist?

  4. This person has a “mammoth” responsibility.

  5. Who is a paleontologist?

  6. This person “digs” their job.

  7. Who is an archaeologist?

  8. This scientist doesn’t “monkey” around.

  9. Who is an anthropologist?

  10. When it comes to the past, this person always think they’re “write.”

  11. Who is a historian?

  12. What is a ladder and a camera?

  13. What is a shovel?

  14. What is a screen?

  15. What is a dust pan and a trowel?

  16. What is a scale?

  17. This person teaches at a college or university.

  18. What is a professor?

  19. A Museum Curator displays archaeological information for the public in these facilities.

  20. What is a museum?

  21. This is currently a popular trend in archaeology, and focuses on educating the public.

  22. What is public archaeology?

  23. Archaeologists work for several government agencies. Name one state or federal agencies they can work for.

  24. uSDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, Division of Historic Resources, FPAN.

  25. This individual digs square holes for a living.

  26. What is a shovel bum?

  27. What is a earthenware pot?

  28. What is a stone point?

  29. What are glass beads?

  30. What are european ceramics?

  31. What is a 12,000 year old stake?

  32. During this cultural period, Florida was twice as big as it is today.

  33. What is Paleoindian?

  34. This is when we first find evidence of people eating seafood.

  35. What is the Archaic?

  36. Ceramic variety was very important to this cultural group.

  37. What is Woodland?

  38. Corn agriculture becomes important in the Southeast during this period.

  39. What is Mississippian?

  40. Once the Europeans bring in pigs, horses, metal, and writing – Florida begins this period.

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