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[Lesson Name] Shoebox Dig [Type/General Category] Regular Lesson Simulated Dig [Grade Levels] Grades 3-6 [Description] 
Students uncover the stratified layers in a shoebox in this "blind" dig that mimics a real excavation. This is a manageable, compact, and fun (although sometimes messy!) dig in which students learn some basic excavation concepts, including horizontal excavation, stratigraphy, teamwork, and preserving context.
AIA Lesson Plans - Archaeological Institute of America
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