Parkerscreek Primitive Technology focuses on the fundamentals of
hands-on, inquiry learning. Browse the extensive list of educational
opportunities to custom design an interactive demonstration for your
class. Remember, Parkerscreek
provides inquiry-based activities that are aligned
with the Core Curriculum Content Standards, while also providing teachers with
background and extension activities that are differentiated to meet the needs of
all your students.
This one of a kind demonstration model is guaranteed to involve your students in
hands-on discovery!
Choose From a Wide Range of Topics
Flintknapping (stone tool technology)
Students will first be
shown the fundamentals of flintknapping and then they will
participate in the the ancient art of creating stone tools and other lithic
technology. Parkerscreek provides
protective eye wear.
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1.6, 3.2, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 5.1,
5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.8,
5.9, 5.10, 5.12, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9
Fire Making Methods
1. Hand Drill
2. Bow Drill
3. Plow
Students will learn to identify and procure the necessary materials for
primitive fire making. Students will then learn to use what they
gathered in a variety of primitive fire making techniques.
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5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.8, 5.9, 5.12,
6.5, 6.9
Primitive Bowl Making
Students will be able apply their primitive fire making knowledge
to complete this specific task. Bowls will be fashioned by using
coals from a fire they started.
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6.5, 6.9
Bow Manufacturing
Shooting the final
product
Students will be presented with a brief history of the bow and its importance
to mankind. They will also be instructed on the various stages of
manufacture including materials, tools and stages of production. Students
will have the opportunity to experience the various stages in a hands-on
fashion. An emphasis will be on the utilization of local materials.
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6.5, 6.9
Students will be presented with a history of these important projectiles, as
well as the basic physical properties arrows and darts need to be effective.
They will also be instructed on the various stages of manufacture including
materials, tools and stages of production. Students will have the
opportunity to experience the various stages in a hands-on fashion. An
emphasis will be on the utilization of local materials.
2, 3, 4, 5, 1.2, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.8, 5.9, 5.12,
6.5, 6.9
Atl Atl Technology
Throwing the Atl Atl
Students will be presented with a history of these important projectiles, as
well as the basic physical properties atl atls need to be effective. They will
also be instructed on the various stages of manufacture including materials,
tools and stages of production. Students will have the opportunity to experience
the various stages in a hands-on fashion. An emphasis will be on the
utilization of local materials.
2, 3, 4, 5, 1.2, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.8, 5.9, 5.12,
6.5, 6.9
Edible Plants & Utilitarian Uses
Students will learn to locate, identify and use a variety of native and local
plants. A discussion will ensue concerning the important roles these
plants have played in all aspects of daily lives of our
ancestors.
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3.2, 3.5, 4.11, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,
5.10, 5.12, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9
Fiber Technology
Students will learn to recognize and procure and process the excellent fibers
that some plants produce. Students will then learn how these fibers are
further processed into cordage, nets, bags, clothing, etc through hands-on
exploration.
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5.9, 5.12, 6.5, 6.9
Archaeology
Students will learn how to unlock the secrets of our past
through various analyses of the archaeological record. They will learn
proper use of various archaeological tools (shovel, trowel, screen, line level,
etc.) and be able to apply these skills in actual shovel tests and units.
Students will also be introduced to relevant sciences, such as geology,
geoarchaeology, stratigraphy, etc.
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3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.9, 4.11, 5.1, 5.2,
5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6,
5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.12, 6.4, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9
View a recent archaeology dig in Maryland.
