Arrowhead

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/arrowhead

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the material progression?Evolved from stone and organic materials to copper, bronze, and iron
2. What is the craftsperson designation?A skilled maker of arrowheads is referred to as an arrowsmith
3. Why were arrowheads made from metal instead of stone?Metal arrowheads are stronger, sharper, and more consistent than stone ones. They let hunters and warriors hit their targets better and last longer.
4. How do archaeologists use arrowheads to learn about the past?Archaeologists find arrowheads in old sites. By looking at their shape and material they can tell where people lived, what they hunted, and how they traded.

Lithic Technology: The study and creation of tools made from stone, particularly through chipping and flaking.
Metallurgy: The science and technology of metals, including their extraction, processing, and fabrication.
Subsistence Strategies: The methods and practices used by people to obtain food and other necessities for survival.
Aerodynamic Stability: The ability of an object, like an arrow, to maintain a steady flight path through the air.