Unlocking Hidden Worlds through Archives with Project Archivist and Archaeological Collections Technician Molly Kamph Companion Worksheet

1. Archaeologists excavate the earth in search of artifacts and remains to study so that they can better understand humans and human history. a. True b. False

2. Museums keep objects, artifacts, papers, and other materials safe for further research, exhibition and education. These groups of objects are often called ______.

3. Objects in a collection are given a catalog ______so that other related objects and records can be grouped together and organized. a. Name b. Number c. Letter

4. Anyone can access the objects and archival materials through the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s Department of Anthropology and the National Anthropological Archives websites. a. True b. False

5. Circle the correct term. To catalog / archive / sort is to organize and make available a collection of documents and records, while to catalog / archive / sort is to organize and make available a collection of artifacts and other scientifc specimens.

6. How do archaeologists document their discoveries? Circle all that apply: a. Write their observations down in a journal b. Take pictures c. Draw a picture d. Take measurements e. Publish so everyone can learn from what they’ve discovered

7. If you were an archaeologist, where would you rather study? a. In the feld, digging up the earth b. In a museum’s collection

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Unlocking Hidden Worlds through Archives with Project Archivist and Archaeological Collections Technician Molly Kamph Companion Worksheet

1. Archaeologists excavate the earth in search of artifacts and remains to study so that they can better understand humans and human history. a. True b. False

2. Museums keep objects, artifacts, papers, and other materials safe for further research, exhibition and education. These groups of objects are often called ______. a. Answer: collections

3. Objects in a collection are given a catalog ______so that other related objects and records can be grouped together and organized. a. Name b. Number c. Letter

4. Anyone can access the objects and archival materials through the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s Department of Anthropology and the National Anthropological Archives websites. a. True b. False

5. Circle the correct term. To catalog / archive / sort is to organize and make available a collection of documents and records, while to catalog / archive / sort is to organize and make available a collection of artifacts and other scientifc specimens.

6. How do archaeologists document their discoveries? Circle all that apply: a. Write their observations down in a journal b. Take pictures c. Draw a picture d. Take measurements e. Publish so everyone can learn from what they’ve discovered

7. If you were an archaeologist, where would you rather study? a. In the feld, digging up the earth b. In a museum’s collection

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