Presented at the 26th Annual Conference on New England Archaeology: "Through theKaleidoscope: Refocusing the Lens." May 13, 2006, Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA.
This PowerPoint is one small part of the Geology Topics unit from www.sciencepowerpoint.com. This unit consists of a five part 6000+ slide PowerPoint roadmap, 14 page bundled homework package, modified homework, detailed answer keys, 12 pages of unit notes for students who may require assistance, follow along worksheets, and many review games. The homework and lesson notes chronologically follow the PowerPoint slideshow. The answer keys and unit notes are great for support professionals. The activities and discussion questions in the slideshow are meaningful. The PowerPoint includes built-in instructions, visuals, and review questions. Also included are critical class notes (color coded red), project ideas, video links, and review games. This unit also includes four PowerPoint review games (110+ slides each with Answers), 38+ video links, lab handouts, activity sheets, rubrics, materials list, templates, guides, 6 PowerPoint review Game, and much more. Also included is a 190 slide first day of school PowerPoint presentation.
Areas of Focus within The Geology Topics Unit: -Plate Tectonics, Evidence for Plate Tectonics, Pangea, Energy Waves, Layers of the Earth, Heat Transfer, Types of Crust, Plate Boundaries, Hot Spots, Volcanoes, Positives and Negatives of Volcanoes, Types of Volcanoes, Parts of a Volcano, Magma, Types of Lava, Viscosity, Earthquakes, Faults, Folds, Seismograph, Richter Scale, Seismograph, Tsunami's, Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Uses of Minerals, Types of Crystals, Physical Properties of Minerals, Rock Cycle, Common Igneous Rocks, Common Sedimentary Rocks, Common Metamorphic Rocks.
This unit aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and with Common Core Standards for ELA and Literacy for Science and Technical Subjects. See preview for more information
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks again and best wishes. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com
This PowerPoint is one small part of the Geology Topics unit from www.sciencepowerpoint.com. This unit consists of a five part 6000+ slide PowerPoint roadmap, 14 page bundled homework package, modified homework, detailed answer keys, 12 pages of unit notes for students who may require assistance, follow along worksheets, and many review games. The homework and lesson notes chronologically follow the PowerPoint slideshow. The answer keys and unit notes are great for support professionals. The activities and discussion questions in the slideshow are meaningful. The PowerPoint includes built-in instructions, visuals, and review questions. Also included are critical class notes (color coded red), project ideas, video links, and review games. This unit also includes four PowerPoint review games (110+ slides each with Answers), 38+ video links, lab handouts, activity sheets, rubrics, materials list, templates, guides, 6 PowerPoint review Game, and much more. Also included is a 190 slide first day of school PowerPoint presentation.
Areas of Focus within The Geology Topics Unit: -Plate Tectonics, Evidence for Plate Tectonics, Pangea, Energy Waves, Layers of the Earth, Heat Transfer, Types of Crust, Plate Boundaries, Hot Spots, Volcanoes, Positives and Negatives of Volcanoes, Types of Volcanoes, Parts of a Volcano, Magma, Types of Lava, Viscosity, Earthquakes, Faults, Folds, Seismograph, Richter Scale, Seismograph, Tsunami's, Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Uses of Minerals, Types of Crystals, Physical Properties of Minerals, Rock Cycle, Common Igneous Rocks, Common Sedimentary Rocks, Common Metamorphic Rocks.
This unit aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and with Common Core Standards for ELA and Literacy for Science and Technical Subjects. See preview for more information
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks again and best wishes. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com
Compositional Analysis of Prehistoric Shell from Eastern North AmericaMatthew T. Boulanger
http://tinyurl.com/c4oaxjz
Shell from fresh- and saltwater mussels was used throughout prehistory in eastern North America. Religious or ceremonial iconography was depicted on shell gorgets and necklaces, crushed shell was used as an additive for ceramics, and beads were fashioned from drilled fragments of shell, to name but a few uses. Hypotheses regarding the provenance—or source—of these shell artifacts have often relied on assumptions based on the modern distribution of taxa and the nearest potential source. Activation analysis of shell to determine its chemical makeup has the potential to evaluate some of these hypotheses in a manner that is un-influenced by preconceived notions of cultural influence or recent changes in the geographic range of taxa. Samples of pre-Columbian shell from archaeological deposits across the eastern U.S. are analyzed. Statistical evaluations of their compositions results in the creation of compositional groups that reflect factors of habitat and geology. Results of this study suggest that activation analysis of shell for determining provenance may provide archaeologists with a novel and exciting tool for reconstructing cultural interaction.
Compositional Analysis of Prehistoric Shell from Eastern North AmericaMatthew T. Boulanger
http://tinyurl.com/c4oaxjz
Shell from fresh- and saltwater mussels was used throughout prehistory in eastern North America. Religious or ceremonial iconography was depicted on shell gorgets and necklaces, crushed shell was used as an additive for ceramics, and beads were fashioned from drilled fragments of shell, to name but a few uses. Hypotheses regarding the provenance—or source—of these shell artifacts have often relied on assumptions based on the modern distribution of taxa and the nearest potential source. Activation analysis of shell to determine its chemical makeup has the potential to evaluate some of these hypotheses in a manner that is un-influenced by preconceived notions of cultural influence or recent changes in the geographic range of taxa. Samples of pre-Columbian shell from archaeological deposits across the eastern U.S. are analyzed. Statistical evaluations of their compositions results in the creation of compositional groups that reflect factors of habitat and geology. Results of this study suggest that activation analysis of shell for determining provenance may provide archaeologists with a novel and exciting tool for reconstructing cultural interaction.
Salvage Archaeometry: Rescue, Preservation, and Dissemination of Geochemical ...Matthew T. Boulanger
Invited presentation at the 74th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, Atlanta, GA (2009).
Archaeological provenance research has increased exponentially since nuclear reactors at Berkeley, Brookhaven, and Michigan established archaeometry laboratories in the 1960s. Yet, few first-generation laboratories exist today. Data from these labs represent substantial investments of resources and energy; however, these data are slowly being lost through laboratory closure and personnel retirement. We discuss efforts to salvage records from laboratories at Manchester and Berkeley to ensure availability to future researchers. We recommend current laboratories adopt protocols that ensure data are preserved in perpetuity. Data preservation is relevant to both current and future research, and to an historical understanding of our discipline.
Dissemination of the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Archaeometric & Archaeologi...Matthew T. Boulanger
Invited presentation for the "Using tDAR [the Digital Archaeological Record] for Management, Research, and Education" symposium at the 77th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, Memphis, TN.
¿Cuál es el rol principal de un profesional en el desarrollo de proyectos basados en una excelente gestión de proyectos?
¿Qué elementos son necesarios para que pueda garantizarse un ciclo de vida de un proyecto completamente?
¿Quiénes son los principales responsables de establecer adecuadamente el ciclo de vida de un proyecto?
Nuclear Science and Prehistoric Pottery: Chemical Variability of Ceramic Reso...Matthew T. Boulanger
Analyses of Native American pottery found in northern New England have typically followed a normative approach focusing on formal variability, intended to address questions of culture history and chronology. Although these methods and goals are essential to laying the groundwork for further study, they are by no means the end goal of archaeological research. Since the 1950s, archaeologists have increasingly adopted analytical methods grounded in the realm of the physical sciences to examine sources and methods of artifact production. The resulting interdisciplinary field, referred to as archaeometry, draws together anthropology, physics, chemistry, and geology to identify the decisions made by prehistoric cultures. Recent nuclear and geological analyses of natural clays and prehistoric pottery from Vermont and New Hampshire serve to demonstrate how archaeologists may employ techniques grounded in the physical sciences and move beyond asking “Who?” and “When?” to begin pursuing the “How?” and “Why?” of the archaeological record. These data suggest there is significant chemical variation among clay sources in the region, and that this chemical variation may be related to depositional regimes. Further, comparison of archaeological pottery samples reveals decisions made concerning clay and temper acquisition, as well as suggesting evidence for intraregional trade and other forms of human interaction.
Archaeologists studying the Middle Stone Age in Mossel Bay's Pinnacle Point Caves have discovered the earliest evidence for modern human behaviour: here's a guide to how you can experience the Garden Route and learn about human origins at the same time
Mossel Bay's Pinnacle Point Caves on South Africa's Garden Route Coast have revealed the earliest evidence for modern human behaviour - which places Mossel Bay as the birthplace of culture and complex technology. This is drawing great interest from the public. In this document we present a background to the research, and provide information on attractions, activities, and some suggested itineraries for visitors who are interested in the subject of our origins.
M. Yakam Yola A Juma a soutenu une thèse de Doctorat au Département d'Histoire de l'Université de Dschang le 08 juin 2016. A l'issue des échanges, le jury présidé par le Prof. Victor Julius Ngoh lui a décerné la mention très honorable à l'unanimité de ses membres. Voici la présentation powerpoint qu'il a effectuée à cet effet.
Due Date is Sunday 91415By 5pm pacific standard timeWrite .docxjacksnathalie
Due Date is Sunday 9/14/15
By 5pm pacific standard time
Write an essay in which you inform the reader about The Georgia Guidestones.
***REFERENCES/CITED AND ARE PROVIDED BELOW***
Write this essay in the third person—i.e., “Astronomy is an innately interesting field of study,” not “I am extremely interested in astronomy.” Write this essay in MLA format. Your essay should be between 500-750 words.
You will need to integrate the 2 full text sources provided for you below. Use in text citing and works cited at end of essay. Remember that an informative essay does not include the writer's feelings or opinions, but simply informs the reader about the topic.
All essays will be automatically submitted to Turnitin.com when submitted for grading.
WARNING:you may NOT use this paper for any other class. Using this paper for any other class is a form of academic dishonesty.
Full text sources for essay are as follows- there are 2:
Buckner, E. (2004, Aug). Georgia's granite Guidestones. Free Inquiry, 24, 47. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/230102936?accountid=8289
Georgia's Granite Guidestones
WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY?
Near Elberton, Georgia, the self-described "Granite Capital of the World," stands a weird arrangement of granite that has to be seen to be believed. Five giant stone slabs-four tablets and a central "gnomon stone," each nineteen feet high-support a huge capstone. The tablets are inscribed front and back in English, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, and Swahili. In each language, they present a sort of New Age Ten Commandments. Or maybe it's a graven image that gravely insults religion. Perhaps it's an enduring reflection of the ideals of Thomas Paine. Then again, it may be an effort by the Rosicrucians, or perhaps the successful dissemination of Satan's Ten Commandments, or maybe just an elaborate ad for Elberton's granite industry. On the four sides of the capstone, in four "dead" languages (archaic Sanskrit, Babylonian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and classical Greek) is inscribed "Let These Be Guidestones to an Age of Reason."
What in the name of reason is this all about?
In 1979, so the mysterious story goes, a guy calling himself only Mr. R. C. Christian wandered into an Elberton bank and ordered up on behalf of an anonymous group "a monument to conservation"-a complicated granite construction now known as the Georgia Guidestones, or America's answer to Stonehenge. The mystery remains as to who Mr. Christian really is or was-not Ted Turner, not Satan himself (probably), not the head of Elberton's Chamber of Commerce (well, probably not)-not even Georgia's current governor, Sonny Perdue.
The Guidestones attract all sorts of visitors-Wiccans, Druids, dowsers, UFO buffs, New Agers of all stripes, tourists, and even astrology and astronomy buffs. Professional astronomers like John Burgess of North Carolina (retired from Georgia's Fernbank Observatory) are impressed with the ...
Pre-Lab 2CS 122L - 5 Points TotalObjectives· Learn how to .docxChantellPantoja184
Pre-Lab 2
CS 122L - 5 Points Total
Objectives
· Learn how to create vectors and matrices in MATLAB
· Become familiar with some of the built-in MATLAB functions and how they work
Deliverables
· Submit your pre-lab answers in Bblearn under the Lab 2 pre-lab assignment area prior to the start of class.
1) The primary form of data in MATLAB is vectors. They can be one-dimensional (i.e., vectors), or two-dimensional (i.e., matrices).
a) Write the MATLAB code to create a 1x3 vector containing the elements [1,2,3]. Additionally, write the MATLAB code to create a 3x1 vector with the same elements.
b) Write the MATLAB code to create the vector [2,4,6,...,98,100] and store it in a variable named x(Hint: There is a shorthand notation for regularly spaced vectors).
c) Write the MATLAB code to create a 2x2 matrix containing the elements [1,2,3,4] (The order of the numbers do not matter).
2) MATLAB has several types of built-in math functions that can help you perform common operations.
a) Write the MATLAB code that takes the absolute value of -134.
b) Write the MATLAB code that stores a number 3*pi in a variable named x, then takes the cosine of x.
c) Functions can also be applied to vectors. Assume you have a vector y, which contains the elements [4,9,16]. Write the MATLAB code to take the square root of y. What should the result be?
Due Date is Thurs 9/17/15
By 5pm pacific standard time
Write an essay in which you inform the reader about The Georgia Guidestones.
***REFERENCES/CITED AND ARE PROVIDED BELOW***
Write this essay in the third person—i.e., “Astronomy is an innately interesting field of study,” not “I am extremely interested in astronomy.” Write this essay in MLA format. Your essay should be between 500-750 words.
You will need to integrate the 2 full text sources provided for you below. Use in text citing and works cited at end of essay. Remember that an informative essay does not include the writer's feelings or opinions, but simply informs the reader about the topic.
All essays will be automatically submitted to Turnitin.com when submitted for grading.
WARNING:you may NOT use this paper for any other class. Using this paper for any other class is a form of academic dishonesty.
Full text sources for essay are as follows- there are 2:
Buckner, E. (2004, Aug). Georgia's granite Guidestones. Free Inquiry, 24, 47. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/230102936?accountid=8289
Georgia's Granite Guidestones
WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY?
Near Elberton, Georgia, the self-described "Granite Capital of the World," stands a weird arrangement of granite that has to be seen to be believed. Five giant stone slabs-four tablets and a central "gnomon stone," each nineteen feet high-support a huge capstone. The tablets are inscribed front and back in English, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, and Swahili. In each language, they present a sort of New Age Ten Commandments. Or maybe .
Nature's Beauty versus Its Utllity: The Environmental ChallengePaul H. Carr
I show photos of nature’s beauty with Thoreau quotes. The forces of spiritual values coupled with knowledge of the earth sciences can hopefully lead to a new global ethic to conserve nature’s beauty for future generations.
Welcome to the public version of the course INDG 3015: Indigenous Ecological Ways of Knowing and the Academy, running through the Winter term at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. We are building on the success of the public version of INDG2015. Every week I will upload public versions of the course materials. You are welcome to join in and read along with whatever course texts you have the capacity to access throughout the term. You are welcome to share your reflections on the materials and concepts explored in the course using the hashtag #INDG3015 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. I am so excited to have you join us as we explore Indigenous relationships to the environment
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Bridging the Gap: Characterizing Champlain Valley Chert
1. Bridging the Gap:
Characterizing Champlain Valley Chert
Matthew T. Boulanger
Archaeometry Laboratory, Missouri University Research Reactor
Department of Anthropology, University of Missouri–Columbia
2. Champlain Valley Chert
► Commonly cited by
archaeologists working
outside the state
Typically in Paleoindian
contexts
► Identified visually
► Black, sometimes
mottled chert
► Several potential
sources
3. Geological Context
Northern Valley
► Mid-Upper Ordovician shales
► Hathaway formation
► Melange-type deposit
► Chert is black
Sometimes mottled grey-green
4. Geological Context
Central–Southern Valley
► Upper Cambrian–Lower Ordovician
dolomites
► Ticonderoga, Whitehall, and Cuttings
formations
► Bedded chert within dolomite
► Chert is black
Sometimes mottled
5. Champlain Valley
Burlington
►4 known quarries
Northern Valley
►Brooks Farm
►Lazy Lady Island
Central Valley
►Thompsons Point Middlebury
Southern Valley
►Mount Independence
6. Archaeometry
“The application of scientific techniques and
methodologies to archaeology”
► Physical and chemical dating
► Environmental analyses
► Mathematical and computer methods
► Remote sensing and geophysical survey
► Conservation sciences
► Artifact studies of provenance, technology, and use
Tite, M.S. (1991) Archaeological Science - Past Achievements and Future Prospects.
Archaeometry 31 139-151
7. Archaeometry Gap
What is it?
“…the ever-widening gap between the
analyses we could do on our sites and
artifacts, and those we can actually afford to
do”
(Luedtke 2002: 4–5)
8. Neutron Activation Analysis
► Samples are crushed
► Resulting fragments are selected
► 2 analytical samples are:
Prepared
Irradiated
Counted
► Short (8 elements)
► Medium (7 elements)
► Long (17 elements)
► Statistical analyses of elemental data
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. “Missisque is a corruption of Masseepsque,
The place of arrow flints…”
- J. Watso, quoted by R. Robinson
“Missisquoi, comes from: Masipskoik…
where there is flint…”
- J. Laurent
Quoted in Day (1998) Abenaki Place-Names in the Champlain Valley.
In In Search of New England’s Native Past: Selected Essays by Gordon M. Day
M.K. Foster and W. Cowan (eds) pp 242-243
14. “…and afterwards, he [the river maker] became old,
and probably was tired, then he made Bitawbakw
[Lake Champlain]. And then he sat on a rock in
that Lake, and he changed himself, he himself [did
it], on that rock. That rock can be seen from
Burlington, and it is called Odzihozo…”
- A. Obomsawin
Quoted in Day (1998) The Western Abenaki Transformer.
In In Search of New England’s Native Past: Selected Essays by Gordon M. Day
M.K. Foster and W. Cowan (eds) pp 189
15. “In that quarter dwell the Michtassini – or, in French,
Mistassinis. They derive this name – which comes from
michta, “great,” and assini, “stone” – from a great rock in
their river…they have a veneration for that rock [and do not
pass by] without leaving some token of…reverence for
Tchigigoutcheou – who, according to their myths, has by
preference chosen his residence there.”
R.G. Thwaites (ed) (1900) The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents: Travels and Explorations of the
Jesuitr Missionaries in New France, 1610-1791 (The Original French, Latin, and Italian Texts, with
English Translations and Notes) Vol. 68, pp. 45
16. Future Directions
► Continue to refine source
“fingerprints”
Obtain samples from
documented and undocumented
quarries
► Conduct studies that tie artifacts
back to sources
► Test hypotheses & move
beyond gross generalizations
18. Ackowledgements
► Douglas Frink, Charity Baker, Allen Hathaway, Jessica Dow,
and Donald Tall
► Dr. Michael Glascock and Robert J. Speakman of the MURR
Archaeometry Laboratory
► Elsa Gilbertson and the Mount Independence National Historic
Landmark
► Special thanks are extended to Dr. Dena Dincauze, Dr.
Mitchell Mulholland, Dr. Richard Boisvert, and Ms. Kerry Lynch
for providing information concerning the distribution of chert
artifacts in their areas of study
► Lastly, thanks to Dr. Barbara Luedtke.