Come gather round, young explorers all,
And listen close to the tales I recall,
Of days long past, of ancient lore,
And the secrets that lie beneath the floor.

Archaeology is the key,
To unlocking the mysteries of history,
With picks and shovels and careful hands,
We uncover the relics of distant lands.

Copper was once a prized treasure,
Used to make tools and weapons of measure,
By the prehistoric people of old,
Who traded their goods for copper's gold.

But not all secrets are found in the ground,
Some are passed down, by word of mouth sound,
Through oral history, we learn so much,
From the stories our elders dutifully clutch.

For each generation has its own tale,
Of brave heroes and daring escapades to regale,
So listen closely and pay attention,
To the stories that are part of your tradition.

And when you grow up, maybe you'll see,
The treasures that archaeology sets free,
Or perhaps you'll keep the tales alive,
And share them with others to help them thrive.

Reflections

1. What is archaeology and how does it help us understand the past?
2. Why was copper important in prehistoric times, and how was it used?
3. How did people in prehistoric times trade goods, and what did they trade?
4. Why is it important to learn about our oral history and the stories passed down from generation to generation?
5. Have you ever discovered something hidden or mysterious? How did you feel about it?