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Archaeologist
You find bits of the past buried in the ground and figure out their story. History and maps help you know where and when to look.
The 21 headline skills an archaeologist is built on. Tap a + node to open the 35 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Modern Archaeology and Egyptian EthicsThis is archaeology at work in real Egypt.HistoryHistorical Sources on Ancient EgyptOld sources are the clues you dig up.HistoryEvidence Versus InterpretationYou tell solid evidence from a good guess.HistoryPlaces Near and FarDigs happen in places near and very far away.GeographyDrawing conclusions from evidence (age 9+)You work out how people lived from the clues you dig up.Science
The subjects behind it
Ancient EgyptHistory
Egypt is full of famous things left to dig up.
Historical ThinkingHistory
You work out what old objects really tell us.
Places & RegionsGeography
You need to know where in the world to dig.
Scientific InquiryScience
You test and record your finds carefully, like a scientist digging up clues.