British Museum Online

I was curious about this object. I learned it came from ancient Greece and was made in between 1300 and 1100 BC It was used for battling. I wonder what kind of material they used to build the blade?

Afternoon Archaeologists

Our class went on an archaeological dig in the Early Years' sand pit and uncovered many interesting objects. We had to work in small teams and each of us had a job. "It is not always so easy to be an archaeologist, " said Athiphou. "You have to be curious and have commitment," said Aadya.

Who does this belong to?

Grade 2/3 students used their detectives skills to guess which artifacts belonged to which of their 7 teachers. Tap shoes, musical DVDs, a Scottish kilt and more were on display as clues. "We learned that using our prior knowledge helps us figure stuff out, " said Sovanreach.

New UOI - Where We Are in Place and Time

Clues From the Past

Central Idea
Evidence from the past helps us to understand the place we live.

Lines of Inquiry
Different sources we use (function) 
Evidence of change over time (change) 
Evidence helps us understand where we live (reflection)

Related Concepts
History, Civilizations and Discovery

Key Concepts
Change, Function and Reflection

Teacher Questions
What are the different sources we use? (form)
How are these sources used? (function)
How do things change over time? (change)
How do we use evidence to help us understand where we live? (reflection)

Learner Profile
Knowledgeable and Reflective

Attitudes
Appreciation and Curiosity

Approaches to Learning
Thinking Skills and Research Skills