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ARCHAEOLOGY

The scientific study of life and activities of ancient peoples, by excavation of past cities and relics.

MOUNT VERNON RESTORATION DEPARTMENT

As the Mount Vernon Restoration Department concludes the third and final year of excavation in the Upper Garden, they have made a number of interesting discoveries. The archaeologists are looking for the original planting beds and pathways from 1799, the final year of George Washington’s life. The historical record has descriptions and an overview of the gardens, but not enough to reconstruct it accurately. As the archaeologists dig through layers of dirt, they look for dark brown rectangular stains in the dirt, which would indicate the location of an original planting bed. Once they find a good sample of the layout, the gardeners will reconstruct the gardens to its 1799 form. The holes that you see in the picture indicate where large roots have decomposed over time. No garden tools besides flower pot shards have been found, but archaeologists are finding refuse from the inhabitants of Mount Vernon.

ARCHAEOLOGY

ANTHROPOLOGYThe science of the physical, cultural and social development of man, his evolution, behavior, and geographic distribution from prehistoric times to present.

ANTHROPOLOGY

SOCIOLOGYThe science and study of human society, including it’s origin, history, organization, and institution. Study of social behavior and relationships.

SOCIOLOGY

POLITICAL SCIENCEThe study having to do with the government. For example; elections, parties, rulers, and laws.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

GEOGRAPHY

The study of the earth.

GEOGRAPHY

HOMEWORK

1.Read pages 2-92.Complete page 9 (1-

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GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

How might these two terms relate?

List some striking geographic features you have seen