The study of the past.

The knowledge, beliefs, customs and values of a group of people.

The study of the past based on what people left behibd. Archaeologists explore places where people once lived, worked or gought.

Ideas that people hold dear and try to live by.

FOSSIL

Is a part or impring of somthing that was once alive.  Bones and footprints preservede in rock are examles of fossils.

ARTIFACTS

Objects created by and use by humans.  Artifacts include:

1. coins
2. arrowheads
3. tools
4. toys
5. pottery

Is an account of an event created by somone who took part in or witnessed the event.

Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event.

The study of the earth's physical and cultural features.  These features include:

1. mountains
2. rivers
3. people
4. cities
5. countries

The natural features of the land's surface.  Mountains, valleys, plains and other such places are landforms.

The pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.

All living and non-living things that affext life in an area.

An area with one or moreo features that make it different from surrounding areas. These features may be:

1. physical (ex.: forest or grasslands)
2. climate (ex.: hot like a desert)

RESOURCES

Materials found in the earth that people need and value.  Some type of resources are:

1. water
2. animals
3. fertile land (to grow things)
4. metals (copper, gold and iron)