Artefact analysis
Chapter 3
Congratulations! You completed an archaeological dig. What did you find?
Click on each of the artefacts you unearthed. Read the information. Then complete the activities below.
Activity 1: Artefact categorisation
How might you group these artefacts together?
Think about some ways they are similar or different. You can choose your own categories or use the examples below to get started.
Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
Environment | Work related | Broken |
Who made or used it | Material | Food source |
How to complete the activity:
Artefact picture cards
Categorise and justify worksheet
You will need to:
- Print and cut out the artefact picture cards.
- In a group, discuss the artefacts and choose how you want to group them.
- Use the worksheet provided to record your answers.
There are no right or wrong answers – but hopefully there are some interesting ones!
Activity 2: Sources of evidence
Historical sources contain evidence that can help you better understand the past.
Now it’s time to choose some different sources from Chapters 1, 2 and 3 and use them to complete your investigation.
How to complete the activity:
Student worksheet: Sources of evidence
You will need to:
- Print out the student worksheet.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Record your answers in the spaces provided.
Return to resource summary
Investigating the penal settlement at Sydney Cove
Uncover and understand the past through different historical sources
Chapters
Chapter 1: What was life in early Sydney like for convicts?
Learn more about Sydney Cove through written and video resources
Chapter 2: Digging up Sydney Cove
Time to get digging! Work like an archaeologist at a historic site in Sydney Cove