Archaeology

This link helps you define archaeologist and excavation.
http://www.nps.gov/archeology/public/kids/index.htm

This link lets you explore the excavation of an old farmstead.  Use a metal detector to find possible dig sites!
http://www.kidsdigreed.com/discovery.htm

This link will help you define artifact and see examples of artifacts found on the farmstead.
http://www.kidsdigreed.com/artifacts.htm

This link tells you what kind of tools archaeologists use.
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/archaeology/archtools.htm

This link shows a movie of students excavating a site
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/check_it_outs/kid_archaeology.html