Investigating a Historic Farmhouse

Examine historic photographs, artifacts, and maps of the Tinsley House located in southwest Montana. Students meet Jackie Thompson, a descendant of the Tinsley family, through reading a biography and oral histories. Then they "uncover" a real archaeological site, classify artifacts, and infer how the geographic area of Montana shaped the historic farmhouse and the life of the Tinsley family. Explore the use of traditional farmhouse architecture today. Includes text by and about a descendant of the Tinsley family Supports Common Core State Standards Incorporates authentic data for students to analyze "Very hands-on which raises the interest level and therefore the retention of material increases." -Montana Teacher "The book, Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter is such a fantastic resource and very teacher friendly. The layout will make it very easy to implement, everything needed is there!" -Montana Teacher Instructions for the Teacher: The teacher’s document is 32 pages, consisting of background information and four sections corresponding with the student notebook. It includes a brief history of the historic farmhouse. Quadrant maps from the archaeological site, Tinsley House located in southwestern Montana are provided for students to study and use. Student Archaeological Notebook: The student notebook is 28 pages of articles and activities about the Tinsley House. Ms. Jackie Thompson guides students through the investigation. Through archaeology, the study of historic photographs, and oral histories students learn about the importance of the farmhouse in past and present communities.
Bonus! When you buy Investigating a Historic Farmhouse, you will also receive the essential companion product: Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter.