Unit:	Social Studies: Archaeology - Grade 3 Tools of the Archaeologist and Ancient Egypt
Focus:	Archaeologist use scientific methods to gather evidence about past cultures. Cultures develop through interaction with the environment and other cultures.
BCPS Indicators:	Interpret and apply information specific to social studies disciplines by reading, asking questions, and observing. Interpret and apply information from primary and secondary sources including pictures, graphics, maps, atlases, artifacts, and timelines. Explain why some locations are better than others for specific human activities. Identify geographic characteristics that affect where people settle. Identify ways people adapt to and modify the natural environment to satisfy their wants. Compare cultures around the world.
BCPS Library Media Indicators:	Identify and analyze individual purposes for selection of media in order to determine the best source for an identified need. Use study skills in order to complete tasks, monitor success, and record and restructure information.Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record and reorganize information. Use reference skills in order to solve research problems. Apply comprehension skills in order to process and evaluate content from a variety of sources. Manipulate information using electronic resources in order to efficiently retrieve, organize and produce information. Demonstrate knowledge of the process used in developing various types of media in order to create print, nonprint, and multimedia materials.
Educational Technology Indicators:	Create a multimedia presentation with text, graphics, and sound to communicate ideas. Use online resources to access, evaluate, and use information for a specific purpose. Use multimedia resources, such as encyclopedias on CD-ROM or videos to interpret and evaluate information to support learning across the curriculum.
MD Social Studeis Voluntary State Curriculum	2A 2. Explain the similarities and differences of communities using geographic characteristics 4. Explain how people adapt to, modify and protect their natural environment
MD Library Media Voluntary State Curriculum	2A 1. Match resources to topic of interest or need. 3A 1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively. 3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively. 7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information. 8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism. 5A 2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies. 6A 1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.
AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner	Learners use skills, resources and tools to: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. Pursue Personal and aesthetic growth.
Extension Activities	As a class, discuss what treasures they would like to "bury" in a time capsule for future third grade students to find that will reflect our culture today. What is the culture of people in Egypt today? How is it different from the past?

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