Investigating a Fremont Pithouse

In this investigation, students will use geography, history, and archaeology to learn about a pithouse and the Fremont people who lived in them. Examine illustrations, artifacts, and maps of the Fremont Pithouse located in central Utah. Students meet Rick and Rena Pikyavit, Southern Paiute tribal members, through reading a biography and oral histories. Then they “uncover” a real archaeological site, classify artifacts, and infer how the geographic area of Utah shaped the pithouse. Explore the use of a pithouse and the cultural correlations today.
Bonus! When you buy Investigating a Fremont Pithouse, you will also receive the essential companion product: Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter.