Lesson 2.2: Inference and Observation

Lesson 2: Inference and Observation

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  • Artifacts can tell us a lot about the past, but not in the same way that written record can. 
  • Sometimes archeologist have to make a hypothesis (educated guess) about the artifacts they find, and the people that left them behind. 
  • Two skills an archaeologist needs are:
    • Observation- to thoroughly study something and notice every important detail
    • Inference- a conclusion based on observation and evidence

Practice your observation and inference skills in this Google Slides: