Dating objects and sites in archeology
Challenge reference: 10521
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Entry 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
To understand some ways in which archeologists establish the age of objects, materials and archaeological sites.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Name one technique used by archeologists to date a material or an object. -
2
. State how tree rings are used to date an object. -
3
. Name a location they have visited which uses dating techniques.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- State a means of dating materials and objects
- Match it to the method for dating a material or object from a choice
- Indicate the rings of a tree on an image
- Indicate the youngest ring
- Indicate the oldest ring
- Name a site they have visited that uses dating techniques
- Name the dating technique that they use
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
1
2
Record of oral questioning
3
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