Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ420704
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Who Packed the Suitcase? Playing the Role of an Archaeologist/Anthropologist.
Laney, James D.; Moseley, Patricia A.
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v2 n3 p17-19 Jan-Feb 1990
Argues the archaeologist/anthropologist approach motivates and engages students, and teaches interpretive and problem-solving skills. Outlines a role play for intermediate grades in which students observe, describe, and make inferences about the contents of a suitcase packed by someone known to the students. Lists objectives, materials, procedures, and additional sources. (CH)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Archaeology, Cooperative Learning, Inferences, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Interpretive Skills, Learning Activities, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving, Resource Materials, Role Playing, Simulation, Skill Development, Small Group Instruction, Social Studies, Student Motivation, Student Participation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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