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concerned with soils and archaeology can be used in a number of
courses. Those that come to mind would be archaeology, geology,
geography, earth science, and environmental science. The
article is designed to concentrate on one excavation, but the
methods and interpretations may be applied to any archaeological
site. Instructors are encouraged to apply these principles to
local archaeological sites. Have students study local road cuts
for determining the soil morphology. The use of a local soil
survey from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA is
a valuable teaching aid for determining soils of a county.
To aid students
in observing soil properties, it is suggested that each student
collect a soil sample and send to the local soil laboratory for
analysis. The laboratory can be contacted through the
Agricultural Extension Service, USDA. The cost for the soil
analysis is usually inexpensive.
Visits to local
museums that contain artifacts from Native Americans can also be
of great benefit to understanding and appreciating archaeology. |
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