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Take the “Treasures Transport” ExperiencelDescend deep into the earth with your trusty guide as you prepare to

discover the Treasures of the Earth!

1. Get a bird’s-eye view of the excitement at the Overlook on Level 1.

The Tomb lTake a peek into the entrance of the tomb.lAsk your children: “What do you think we’ll

find inside?”

The Terra Cotta WarriorslSee excavations under way and catch a

glimpse of a mighty army.lAsk your children: “Why do you think

someone would build an army of statues?”

The Shipwreck lPeer down at the pile of cannons under water!lAsk your children: “What do you think it would be like to explore

under the sea?” “What equipment would you need?” “What do you think you might find?”

Fantastic FactA Chinese farmer digging a well first discovered the Terra Cotta Warriors in 1974. Since then, archaeologists have uncovered more than 2,000 clay figures. There may be thousands more!

1. Get a bird’s-eye view of the excitement at the Overlook on Level 1.

lHelp children explore and ask questions like archaeologists.lGood questions often begin with who, what, when, where, how,

or why.lEncourage children by saying, “That’s a great question! Let’s see if

we can find some clues.”lHelp young children begin to understand that the distant past

was “long, long ago.”

2. There are mysteries to be solved!

Fantastic FactArchaeologists are scientific detectives. They examine artifacts (objects), artwork, writing, and other kinds of evidence about our past. Some archaeologists research the recent past. Others search for clues about how people lived hundreds or thousands of years ago.

3. Tools of Discovery

An archaeologist never leaves home without them!lHelp your children find these tools in the exhibit:

lCan you think of other tools archaeologists use? Explore the gallery to find more.

l Have an at-home “treasure” hunt. Help children draw a map of one room. Hide an object that provides a clue about the past, such as a baby picture or toy. Challenge children to find the object using the map and a few clues. Ask: What can this object tell us?

l Visit the exhibit website, childrensmuseum.org/treasures. 4Hidden Treasures: Try this experiment together to create mineral

deposits like the concretions found on underwater artifacts.4Treasures of the Earth Archaeology Challenge: Explore a virtual

archaeological excavation and become Apprentice Archaeologists!l Explore exciting Family Events on our website at www.childrensmuseum.org.

Find a Treasure Trove of Adventures in Booksl Archaeologists Dig for Clues (1997) by Kate Duke. School children visit a dig site

and explore the meaning and methods of archaeology. l How the Sphinx Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland (2010). Colorful

illustrations and an easy-to-follow story make this a great read-aloud book.l The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle: Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt (2002) by Claudia

Logan. A boy named Will joins a 1920 archaeological dig. Photos show an actual excavation in Egypt.

l The Incredible Story of China’s Buried Warriors (2000) by Dorothy H. Patent. Colorful photographs and illustrations feature the Terra Cotta Warriors and ongoing archaeological excavations.

l Pirates (2001) by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne. The authors provide an overview of historical pirates, separating fact from fiction and folklore.

l Captain Kidd: Seventeenth-Century Pirate of the Indian Ocean and African Coast (2002) by Aileen Weintraub. This account of how Kidd was accused of piracy includes his trial, execution, and the subsequent search for his “treasure.”

Book selections available from the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library.

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