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Archaeological Tools Worksheet

🔍 Part 1: Archaeological Tools Knowledge

1. What is the main purpose of a trowel in archaeology?

To dig large holes quickly

To carefully scrape away soil and dirt

To measure distances

To take photographs

2. Which tools help clean artefacts? (Tick all that apply)

Soft brushes

Toothbrushes

Hammers

Water spray bottles

3. A measuring tape is used to:

Clean pottery pieces

Record the exact location of finds

Dig deeper holes

Store artefacts safely

4. Why do archaeologists use cameras and drawing materials?

To keep a permanent record of discoveries

To sell artefacts online

To show friends their work

To practice art skills

✏️ Part 2: Tool Functions

5. Complete the sentences about tools:

a) Archaeologists use a _____________ to remove soil around artefacts.

b) A _____________ helps measure how deep an artefact was buried.

c) _____________ are used to clean dirt off pottery and bones.

d) Archaeologists take _____________ to show where they found artefacts.

6. Describe how modern technology helps archaeologists:

Starter: Modern technology helps by...

7. Why is it important for archaeologists to work carefully?

Starter: Archaeologists must work carefully because...

🏺 Part 3: Extension Activity

8. Imagine you are leading a dig at an Aboriginal campsite. Choose THREE tools and explain how you would use each:

Available tools: trowel, measuring tape, camera, soft brush, sieve, notebook, GPS device

Tool 1: ________________

How I would use it:

Tool 2: ________________

How I would use it:

Tool 3: ________________

How I would use it:

9. What do you think is the most challenging part of being an archaeologist? Why?

🎯 Success Criteria Checklist

Tick when you achieve each goal:

I can identify main tools used by archaeologists

I can explain what each tool is used for

I understand why archaeologists need to work carefully

I can describe how tools help us learn about the past

(Extension) I can plan how to use tools in a dig

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