Investigating a Light Station incorporates authentic archaeological and historical research paired with oral histories to teach students about the use and importance of the station to lighthouse keepers and their families.
Instructions for the Teacher:
The teacher’s document is 50 pages, consisting of background information and four sections corresponding with the student archaeology notebook. It includes a brief history of the light station and a timeline activity for the St. Augustine Light Station. Quadrant maps of the light station site are provided for students to study how the grounds were used by people who lived there.
Student Archaeology Notebook:
The student notebook is 36 pages of informational texts and data collection sheets about the St. Augustine Light Station. Mrs. Wilma Daniels, a descendant of a lighthouse keeper, guides students through the investigation. Through geography, archaeology, historic photographs, and oral histories students learn how a site is interpreted, why it is important today, and how to preserve sites for future generations to enjoy.
