Geographer Room

1. Historian Exhibit Geographer Room http://csopa.homestead.com/PicardTheHistorianThumbnail.jpg http://storiesofusa.com/images/declaration-of-independence-1776.jpg Click the picture‘s to find out more!

2. What is an Historian? An Historian is some who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it. They could be a writer, student, or scholar of history. They often write about events in chronological order for other people to study or learn about. http:/ /www. wisegeek. com/what-does-a-historian-do.htm Back toroom What does it take to be an Historian? To be an Historian you must have a masters or doctorate degree to qualify as a Historian. http://www.degreefinders.com/education-articles/careers/how-to-become-a-historian.html

3. What tools do Historians Use? An Primary source would often be material that is close to the person or time period that it is being studied. Back to room This could be an example of a secondary source. It is usually information that comes from writing.

4. Archaeologist Room http://gazette.gmu.edu/images/BCexcavationssummer05.jpg http://www.uwlax.edu/mvac/images/Glossary/Tool%20Kit2W.jpg Click the picture‘s to find out more!

5. What is an Archaeologist? An Archaeologist is someone who studies artifacts such as pottery, bones, jewelry, and other ancient goods that were made by humans. http://bama.ua.edu/~alaarch/Whatisarchaeology/index.htm Back to room What does it take to be an Archaeologist? Most people take classes having to do with Science and History. An important class that most Archaeologist take in college is Anthropology. http://www.crowcanyon.org/educationproducts/archaeologists_online/05_career.asp

6. What tools do Archaeologist Use? Archaeologist often use tools such as shovels, brushes, and knifes. They may also use books and past historical events to research their findings. They have to be very careful with the tools they use because of the fragile artifacts. Back to room