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Contents
Part One
Assessment Task Pages 2 to 4
Pre-Lesson Pages 16 to 20
Post-Lesson Pages 21 to 24
Justification Pages 25 to 29
Part Two
Appendix A Page 30
Appendix B Page 31
Appendix C Page 32
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Archaeological Methods
Outcomes:
P2.1 identify historical factors and explain their significance in contributing to
change and continuity in the ancient world
P3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
P3.3 comprehend sources and analyse them for their usefulness and reliability
P3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations analysing and
synthesising information from a range of sources.
Description:
Archaeologists study physical material in a variety of ways using a number of
different methods to date, locate or otherwise investigate the artefact and extract
information. Students have been specifically learning about the Absolute Dating
Method of Radiocarbon dating (referred to simply as Carbon Dating) as well as
general information about archaeological and historical processes.
For this task, you are to research and collect information about ONE of the
following archaeological methods:
Stratigraphy
Thermo-luminescence Dating
Ceramic Petrography
Lithic Morphology
Anthracology
Fission Track Dating
Palynology
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Tephrochronology
From this research you are to design and construct a feature article describing
your chosen archaeological method in an informative and easy to understand
style. Within your article you must include the following features/topics:
What is it Define and describe the archaeological method and what it
tells the archaeologist
How did it start Describe the origin of the archaeological method and
any major developments or change to the method over time
How does it work Detail how the method is used to investigate the past
and what kind of artefacts it is used on. Discuss at least one of the major
findings this method was used on as an example.
Method vs Carbon Dating How it relates and/or differs from our core
studied archaeological method (Carbon Dating)
Useful and informative pictures/photographs to further or help your
descriptions
A Bibliography Containing at least 2 written sources, 2 online sources
and the sources of each picture/photograph used
Further, this task requires you use in-text citations for any quotes, pictures and
paraphrasing of information using the school referencing style. Time will be
dedicated in classes to learning how to properly cite and make bibliographies
prior to the due date.
NOTE: A complete lack of bibliography and in-text citations will result in failure
under the Plagiarism Agreement in your student diary.
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Unit Outline
UNIT OUTLINE
Subject: Ancient History Course: Preliminary (Yr 11) Number of
Weeks: 10
Unit title: Investigating the Past: History, Archaeology and Science
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Comparison of
physical and
written sources
Individually
exploring a
virtual
archaeological
dig site
Group task
splitting
students into
historian and
archaeologist
group.
Students have
to research
using given
sources and
sources of their
own finding to
argue which
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profession is
more
important to
providing
evidence of the
past
2 The nature of Discussion of Student Laptops/devices
sources and what kind of
evidence materials can A Day in the Life of the Arhceological Dig at James Fort
archaeological provide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhIa7OJ8sN4)
and written information
sources; how about the past Antiquity 1, Ch 2, The Preservation and Destruction of Evidence
evidence is lost, (both physical
preserved and and written). *Renfrew and Bahn, Archaeology, The Politics of
rediscovered Destruction 1 and 2, pp 511, 513.
the nature of Teacher
evidence exposition of
provided by different
written and uncovering
archaeological methods of
sources, physical
complementary materials
and supplemented
contradictory with youtube
clip
Jigsaw research
task where
students
research main
excavation
methods
(surveys,
gridding,
remote
sensing,
recording in
situ)
Discussion and
source reading
of why
materials need
preservation
once
uncovered and
how human
action might
destroy or
accidently
preserve
evidence using
textbook
Renfrew source
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nature of the King Richard III England: John Wiley & Sons.
evidence then form
testing groups to
hypotheses describe his life
using types of and either
sources; persecute or
complementary defend him in a
and mock trial
contradictory against his
evidence; accused
determining murder of his
authenticity, nephews.
reliability and Students
usefulness of present
sources speeches for
mock trial and
different comment on
interpretations research
of the past process
influence of
different
perspectives on Students
interpretations further explore
of the past Richard III
through
watching an
introductory
video on the
finding of his
supposed
remains then
further
researching the
findings,
beginning at
The Bones of a
King Chapter 4
Excerpts.
5 forensic Students Gottfried, Ted. Deniers of the Holocaust: Who They Are, What They
techniques used explore the Do, Why They Do It. Brookfield, CT: Twenty-First Century Books,
to bring together authenticity 2001.
a coherent and reliability
picture of a of sources Carbon Dating Powerpoint
person, group, through an
event and site; analysis of How Does Radiocarbon Dating Work? - Instant Egghead #28
problems of holocaust (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phZeE7Att_s)
authenticity denial sources
fakes and Ancient Egypt's Pharaohs Dated Using Plants: Discovery News
forgeries Students learn (http://www.seeker.com/ancient-egypts-pharaohs-dated-using-
history of about plants-discovery-news-1766492477.html)
archaeology Radiocarbon
changing dating through
purposes, teacher
instruction and
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Teacher details
The Face of
Battle
reconstruction
method which
uses both
archaeological
and historical
evidence to
construct an
insight into
what warfare
was like for the
common
solider.
Students
discuss the
viability of
applying this
method to
ancient sources
such as Greek
or Roman
warfare
Students
investigate the
significance of
emphasis and
omissions by
comparing
sources
discussing
prominent
Romantic
Music
composers
(Omission and
inclusion of
female
composers).
Students
discuss what
elements of
history are
frequently
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forgotten and
which are
highlighted
8 Current concerns *Students * Ethics and Aboriginal archaeology pp 96106
relating to the examine the
ethics of the concept of Mungo Lady and Mungo Man
discipline ethics through (http://www.visitmungo.com.au/who-was-mungo-man)
Who owns the discussing the
past? Who meaning of * Antiquity 1, Ch 6 Heritage Issues, Ch 7 Lake Mungo, pp 7374
should ethics against
administer the morals and Arguments for & against the return of the Elgin Marbles
past? Who using examples (http://www.elginism.com/elgin-marbles/arguments-for-against-the-
presents the from their return-of-the-elgin-marbles/20090214/1733/)
past? personal
human remains context The Parthenon Sculptures
ethical issues (http://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/news_and_press/
involved in their Students statements/parthenon_sculptures.aspx)
analysis and explore
uses different Bonnie Greer on the Parthenon sculptures at the British Museum
cultural perspectives on (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CstmE8dmeEg)
property ethics and
ownership and ethical issues
custodianship in relation to
Mungo Man
Students
discuss and
evaluate who
owns and has
right to present
the past
through
discussions of
omissions and
cultural
property
Students
investigate
debates over
Parthenon
Marble and
split into
halves of
classroom (for
and against the
return of the
marbles) to
prepare and
present a
formal debate
9 The role of science [Post-Lesson] Student marking and feedback sheet
in unlocking the Student receive Marked and annotated student assessment
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Students chose
one of the
disciplines to
study in depth
and connect to
history and/or
archaeology
through
research,
writing a short
essay on the
connections
and one major
finding that
highlights the
use of this
other discipline
10 Cont. Revision of
previous topics
and discussion
of up coming
case studies
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and case
studies test
Discussion of
Historical
Investigation
due in term 3
Assessment Details Assessment Outcomes
Archaeological Method Feature P2.1 identify historical factors and explain their significance in contributing to
Article
change and continuity in the ancient world
Information to be distributed
week 3 P3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
Assignment due end of week 6
P3.3 comprehend sources and analyse them for their usefulness and reliability
Submitted online in teacher
dropbox P3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations analysing and
synthesising information from a range of sources.
[For more information, see
Assessment Information Sheet
Above]
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Pre-Lesson
Topic area: Stage of Learner: Year 11 Syllabus Pages:
Investigating the Past (Preliminary) pp. 16-18
Date: Location Booked: Classroom Lesson Number: 10/30
n/a
Time: 60 minutes Total Number of students Printing/preparation
20 Video Worksheet (online)
How the quality teaching elements you have identified are achieved within
the lesson.
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Written Reference:
Surname, First initial. (year). Title of document or
book. Place published: Publisher.
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Quote:
(Surname, year, page or time stamp)
35-60 The Trial of King Richard III Teacher: Moving about room, checking on S
Play the first three minutes of The Trial Of King student progress and keeping students on task,
Richard The Third - Introduction youtube clip to making observations about students
preface this activity. confidence in task
King Richard III is on trial after his death for the
crimes of murdering his two nephews, Prince Student: Working cooperatively in class,
Edward, Prince of Wales, and Prince Richard, Duke potentially reciting their speech
of York. Student groups are to pick a side as either
the prosecutor or defence for Richard then construct Resources: The Trial of King Richard the Third
a 3-4 minute speech to present to the class. Ask Introduction youtube clip
students which side they want to take at first and if (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-
the sides are uneven (there are 4 groups of 5 if all kQoKt2Kf4&index=6&list=PLUn
students are present), then reassign groups evenly. QFuLDlDXs4qCfL0MmQkvgLVKFp9WvG)
The following are the criteria to be displayed for the
task:
1. Use the same google doc used for your
description of Richard IIIs life
2. Make sure that the names of each group member
(including surnames) are written at the top of the
document
3. You must title your speech as either Richard
Defence or Richard Persecution
4. Your speech must use at least 3 sources to argue
its point including in-text citation and a reference list
5. Your speech must be 3-4min in length
6. You must pick a speaker out of your group to
present the speech next lesson and a speaker to
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Reflection
What have I learned about the teaching and learning process when preparing this
lesson?
Other considerations
Complete the table blow by inserting the AISTL graduate standards that you are
demonstrating and indicates the evidence from this lesson that should comply
with the standard.
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WHS
What are the key risk issues that may appear for and need to be reduced/eliminated
in this lesson? Using your syllabus and support documents as well as other WHS
policy- Outline the key WHS considerations that are to be applied in this lesson?
Risk of tripping or hurting self whilst arranging furniture Students are to move their bags at
the front of the class prior to moving anything. When moving furniture the teacher should
tell students to only move one item at a time and take notice of those around them to
reduce likelihood of injury.
AnimegirlUK. (2010, September 21). King Richard III (1452-1485): Pt 1/3 [Video File].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZTRA8i1-7k
Valentinejay. (2009, April 10). The trial of king Richard the third: Introduction [Video
File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-
kQoKt2Kf4&index=6&list=PLUnQFuLDlDXs4qCfL0MmQkvgLVKFp9WvG
Resources Attached:
Video Worksheet (online)
Whilst watching the video, make notes about the following points:
What image of King Richard III does the documentary present? Is this image
positive?
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Post-Lesson
Topic area: Stage of Learner: Year 11 Syllabus Pages:
Investigating the Past (Preliminary) pp. 16-18
Date: Location Booked: Classroom Lesson Number: 25/30
n/a
Time: 60 minutes Total Number of students Printing/preparation
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marked and annotated student
assessment, unmarked copy of student
assessment, lists and criteria ready for
projection
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How the quality teaching elements you have identified are achieved within
the lesson.
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Reflection
What have I learned about the teaching and learning process when preparing this
lesson?
Half way through designing the unit I realised that some students may be
uncomfortable with having their work viewed, particularly after receiving marks. I
added the attainment of permission to a theoretical previous lesson to compensate
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Other considerations
Complete the table blow by inserting the AISTL graduate standards that you are
demonstrating and indicates the evidence from this lesson that should comply
with the standard.
WHS
What are the key risk issues that may appear for and need to be reduced/eliminated
in this lesson? Using your syllabus and support documents as well as other WHS
policy- Outline the key WHS considerations that are to be applied in this lesson?
Risk of tripping or hurting self whilst arranging furniture Students are to move their bags at
the front of the class prior to moving anything. When moving furniture the teacher should
tell students to only move one item at a time and take notice of those around them to
reduce likelihood of injury.
Harm from particularly aggressive criticism students must be respectful and purposeful in
their feedback to peers
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Justification
The two lesson plans above, located separately within the first unit of the
preliminary course, were designed to effectively compliment the assessment at
the beginning of this document and also support student learning and
development in the course alongside the unit as a whole. In terms of assessment
and the related pre- and post-lesson, the primary pedagogy utilised was
Assessment for Learning (AfL) and designed closely around developing skills
then analysing the meta-cognitive processes involved in those skills. The unit as
a whole (and the pre-lesson as well) is centred around the Inquire-Based
Learning (IBL) model to engage students and build autonomy within their
studies but the unit and both lesson also pull strongly from Collaborative
Learning (CL) to provide a positive learning environment and allow students to
support one another in their learning and elevate content problems in a class
that contains both gifted and low literacy students.
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his guilt as well as apply new referencing skills. Activities such as this are
generally uploaded to google classroom by students and this provides data that
is helpful for teachers to see how particular students learn and then differentiate
activities to best suit each student and improve their learning (Baas et al, 2015),
using the assessment for the programing of learning as well as opportunities for
feedback.
It is in feedback where this unit particularly represents AfL and this is exemplary
in the post-lesson. The primary tools a teacher can use in either formative or
summative assessment to have students interrogate their metacognitive
processes and how they structure their thoughts, are constructive feedback and
reflection. According to Baas et al (2015) good AfL feedback should [identify]
strengths and [make] suggestions for improvements (p. 440) and this is a clear
criteria for both the teacher and peer feedback. Further, students are asked to
reflect on their research methods and how they analyzed and accrued sources
whilst gaining insight into how others did this themselves. This assures the
feedback is not passively received (Baas et al, 2015, p. 440) but rather used as
an entry point into a metacognitive analysis of how the student came to their
answer and how to best apply their cognitive energies to a task (Swaffield, 2011;
Trimmers & Veldkamp, 2011), encouraging reflexivity (Calder, 2015) and self-
regulation (Trauth-Nare & Buck, 2011). In so, through Assessment for Learning
is used throughout this unit and its assessment to be a vehicle for learning,
improve student achievement, reflexivity and self-regulation.
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This unit uses IBL to promote autonomous learners through replicating the
processes of real historians and at the same time incorporates CL to allow
students to supplement and support one another in their learning. Further, AfL is
spread throughout the unit in both formal and informal assessments that
promote self-regulation and, through feedback and metacognitive reflection,
create reflexive learners. In so, the classroom designed by this unit is supportive,
self-sustained and consistently re-designing itself.
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