Secrets of the Artifact
Grades 3–5
Virtual Humanities Program
30 Minutes
September–May
Join the team and virtually examine a mysterious artifact. How can artifacts and archaeology teach us about the past? Students learn new thinking strategies as they use context clues and inquiry skills to identify a mystery artifact and discover more about the past. Choose between Caribbean or Egypt focus.
English/Language Arts: 3.RF.5, 3.CC.1, 4.RF.3, 4.CC.1, 5.RF.2, 5.CC.1
Mathematics: 5.CA.11
Science: SEP.1, SEP.3, SEP.4, SEP.6
Social Studies: 3.G.1, 3.G.4, 5.G.1
Registration is required two weeks before the program date. Please complete the Program Request Form, and a museum staff member will contact you to confirm the date and time of your program.
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Indianapolis, IN, USA 46208-4716
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