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This lesson focuses on investigating prehistoric life through archaeological evidence and inference. Students will learn to distinguish between observable facts and logical conclusions related to archaeological findings. The session begins with a discussion prompt on how humans can be recognized without written records, setting the stage to define key terms such as prehistory, archaeology, and artifacts. Students will explore the archaeological process, analyzing evidence versus inference with specific examples. Hands-on activities include examining artifacts and making observations, as well as engaging in discussions around the implications of these findings for our understanding of human history. Students will conclude with reflective exercises on their learning and the limitations of archaeological inference.