Last updated: December 18, 2023
Lesson Plan
Archeology at City Point, Petersburg National Battlefield
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
Essential Question
How can close examination of archeological artifacts help us learn about over 12,000 years of human history at Petersburg National Battlefield?
Objective
1) Explore how archeology reveals information about past life in different eras throughout the park's several locations.
2) Study artifacts and complete activities to deepen your understanding.
Background
This series contains informal learning activities about different eras in human history at Petersburg. Work through each one with your learners to get a sense of how archeological artifacts tell us about people in those times.
- Archeology and the Indigenous Peoples at Grant's Headquarters at City Point
- Archeology at the Eppes Family Plantation at Grant’s Headquarters at City Point
- Archeology and When War Came to the Hare House at the Eastern Front.
Preparation
Review each informal learning activity for background information, questions, and links to artifacts.
Materials
Procedure
Each informal activity is self-contained. Follow the activity from start to finish.