The Museum of Underwater Archaeology Selected Reading Path Age 16-17

Introduction:

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What kind of people and organizations are involved in underwater archaeology?

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Research: Question 1

What research technique do all these entries have in common? What do the investigators learn using this technique?

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Research: Question 2

What issues do underwater archaeologists have to think about when they continue their research in the field?

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Analysis:

What kinds of objects are found on these sites? What do they tell us about the people who were on the vessels?

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Conservation:

Once the artifacts have been recovered, how are they recorded? What techniques are used to learn more about the artifacts?

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