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Historian Exhibit

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What is an Historian?An Historian is some who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it. They could be a writer, student, or scholar of history. They often write about events in chronological order for other people to study or learn about.

What does it take to be an Historian?

http:/ /www. wisegeek. com/what-does-a-historian-do.htm

To be an Historian you must have a masters or doctorate degree to qualify as a Historian.

http://www.degreefinders.com/education-articles/careers/how-to-become-a-historian.html

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What tools do Historians Use?

This could be an example of a secondary source. It is usually information that comes from writing.

An Primary source would often be material that is close to the person or time period that it is being studied.

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Archaeologist Room

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An Archaeologist is someone who studies artifacts such as pottery, bones, jewelry, and other ancient goods that were made by humans.

What is an Archaeologist?

http://bama.ua.edu/~alaarch/Whatisarchaeology/index.htm

What does it take to be an Archaeologist?

Most people take classes having to do with Science and History. An important class that most Archaeologist take in college is Anthropology.

http://www.crowcanyon.org/educationproducts/archaeologists_online/05_career.asp

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What tools do Archaeologist Use?

Archaeologist often use tools such as shovels, brushes, and knifes. They may also use books and past historical events to research their findings. They have to be very careful with the tools they use because of the fragile artifacts.

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