The Four Disciplines

Geology

• Studies the physical make up of the earth

Paleontology

• Discovers and analysis of ancient fossils in order to understand evolution

Archaeoology

• Investigates artifacts from burial sites and ancient cities

Anthropology

• Studies the patterns of human development over time

• How do societies function?

• Geology Anthropology

• Paleontology Archaeology

• “Artifacts and burial sites

• Uncover man’s creation

• Piece together the puzzle parts

• This is where civilization starts.”

• Paleontology Geology Anthropology

• “We uncover the bones

• To discover the unknowns

• We put them intact

• To read development from far back”

• Geology Anthropology

• “The physical make up of the earth

• Forms the basis of life’s worth”

• Anthropology

• “The blending of other disciplines finds

• Uncover cultured patterns over time.

• Piecing together societies composition

• Human development gains recognition”

To Dig or not to Dig?

Grimsby, Ontario 1976