Sweet Stratigraphy

Archaeologists pay close attention to the layers of materials in a site.  Stratigraphy is the layering of deposits at an archaeological site. Cultural evidence and natural sediments become buried over time. The bottom layer is the oldest; the top layer is the youngest.

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Stratigraphy...

The crew rented an old three-story house, which- telling from the numerous chips in the exterior paint- had been pink, orange, white, and blue in recent years.  It was a simple lesson in archaeology all in itself; a demonstration of stratigraphy, the study of layers.  Top layer, new; bottom layer, old.

What You'll Need:

A parent to help with the oven!

How To:

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What Did I Learn?

By now, you have probably devoured your cake.