This week, third-graders became archaeologists by digging up ancient artifacts at the Biblical History Center in LaGrange, Georgia. This trip supported both the history and Bible curriculum.
After touring the Holy Land museum and viewing oil lamps, murex shells (from which purple dye is made), Roman coins, and a centurion’s helmet, the students visited a typical goats’ hair tent, sheepfold, catacomb, and house replica from biblical times. The trip ended with an archaeological dig, during which students discovered slag from a copper mine, turquoise, Egyptian figurines, and many pottery shards. The group loved their guide, Miss Morgan, who explained the types of things that can be learned about the people living back then by studying ancient artifacts.
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After touring the Holy Land museum and viewing oil lamps, murex shells (from which purple dye is made), Roman coins, and a centurion’s helmet, the students visited a typical goats’ hair tent, sheepfold, catacomb, and house replica from biblical times. The trip ended with an archaeological dig, during which students discovered slag from a copper mine, turquoise, Egyptian figurines, and many pottery shards. The group loved their guide, Miss Morgan, who explained the types of things that can be learned about the people living back then by studying ancient artifacts.
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