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Digging Up the Past VOCABULARY

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Jolene Berg

This document provides vocabulary terms relevant to archaeological dig sites and historical artifacts. It includes terms like archaeological site, archaeologist, artifacts, excavate, and test pit that describe places and objects of interest to scientists studying past civilizations. Other defined terms are more specific tools and methods used in archaeological work like trowel, sift, temporary, and vertical/horizontal measurements. The vocabulary covers a wide range of concepts for understanding excavations and the analysis of ancient objects and locations.

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Digging Up The Past Vocabulary for Mrs. Bergs Class
account noun a spoken or written report
ancient adjective Something this is very old.
archaeological site a place where scientists study objects from an earlier time
archaeologist noun a scientist who specializes in the study of artifacts from past times
artifacts noun objects from ancient civilizations that were made or used by people
Canning jar noun a jar that is used to preserve food
curious adjective unusual, odd, strange
datum point noun the point from where all measurements or directions start
documents noun official written record (legal papers)
excavate verb uncover by carefully digging in an organized, well-planned manner
exploring verb examining or looking closely in unknown areas
Fence line noun a line that indicates where a fence is or was
Field kits noun equipment bags used to hold needed tools and supplies
horizontal noun,adjective parallel to or in line with the horizon
jutting verb sticking out
lab noun a building or room where scientific experiments are performed
Masons trowel noun a tool that is used to spread mortar or plaster
Nineteenth century noun the years from 1800-1899
pry verb force it up and away from the surface
Scientific measurements noun a common system of measuring and recording that is understood by most scientists
sift verb separate by passing through a mesh or a sieve
stress verb extra emphasis for importance
support verb to provide money or supplies to help with a project
Surface collect verb look for objects on the ground or very close to the surface
temporary adjective not permanent, lasting only a short period of time
Test pit noun one square section used to practice digging, observe soil contents, and measure soil layers
Three-cent piece noun a coin used in the 1800's that was worth 3 cents
vertical noun,adjective perpendicular to the ground, points up
Whisk broom noun a small hand-held broom used to remove dirt gently

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