Earth and Space Science Project Abstract
ARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION AS PART OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA
Presenters:
Megan Fast, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Dmitry Goldin, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Krysta Heaney, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Amanda Raddatz, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506
Mentor:
ADavid Gossman, Gossman Consulting, Inc., 45W962 Plank Road, Hampshire, IL 60140
Abstract:
Digging for artifacts is only the first and the easiest step in an archaeological investigation. The most crucial step is identifying what the artifacts are, including where they come from, how they were used, who used them, and how they ended up where we found them. This presentation will begin to unravel some of the great mysteries behind Native American and pre-historic artifacts. The origins of arrowheads, pottery, and bones that were found during the archaeological investigation in Jackson County, Iowa will be examined.