Time Detectives

Synopsis:

Time Detectives explores the long and varied history of human life on Earth. It outlines the roles of palaeontologists and archaeologists in finding out about the past. Examples of societies and cultures of the past are described and discussed.

Curriculum link:

Science

Key Concepts:

• Studying history provides people with knowledge and skills to understand themselves and their world • Fossils are an important treasure as they reveal secrets about past life on Earth

Reading Strategies:

Using knowledge of text structures

Extent:

32

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Time Detectives