Investigating a Colonial Earthfast

Discover the past through evidence from an archaeological site in Maryland! In this investigation, students will use geography, history, and archaeology to learn about an earthfast house and the colonists who lived in it.

Examine illustrations, artifacts, and maps of the colonial earthfast house located at the King’s Reach Site in coastal Maryland. Students meet Mike Smolek, an archaeologist and museum director, as well as histories, oral histories, maps, and photographs. Then they “uncover” a real archaeological site, classify artifacts, and infer how the geographic area of Maryland shaped the earthfast house.

Explore the use of a colonial earthfast house and the cultural correlations today.
• Features several professional archaeologists
• Supports Common Core State Standards
• Incorporates authentic data for students to analyze

Bonus! When you buy Investigating a Colonial Earthfast, you will also receive the essential companion product: Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter.