Dig™

Archaeology & History for grades 5-9

Travel into the past with DIG as archaeologists and historians explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Full of exclusive scoops and photos seen nowhere else, each issue of this classroom magazine features articles about the latest archaeological discoveries, on-site reports from important digs, and special sections done in partnership with leading museums. With DIG, aspiring archaeologists are inspired to continue to explore the past on their own.

In addition to robust nonfiction articles, here is a sampling of the regular features you'll find in each issue of DIG magazine for grades 5-9:

• Did You Know?: Quick fact related to archaeology and issue's theme
• Five Facts: From wacky to humorous to stimulating - and all related to the theme
• Ask Dr. Dig: Answers questions submitted by readers
• Stones and Bones: Brief entries focusing on recent finds
• Joke: Quick - and funny
• The Adventures of Dr. Dig: A cartoon feature that introduces readers to Dr. Dig in the field
• What’s This?: Back cover feature that asks readers to identify an artifact
• Resources: Variety of resources designed to encourage delving into archaeology
• Numbers: Two facts that tell of uncovered finds - how many, how old, how big, and the like
• On the Web: Variety of Web sites that will broaden readers' understanding of theme
• Artifacts: Features an uncovered find (often a piece of art) and several facts about it
• DIG Stuff: Publishes readers’ comments, sometimes with art
• Awesome Art: Publishes readers’ art
• Activities: Engaging, interesting, and mentally stimulating ways to review material in the issue

"What a fantastic resource and educational tool - I only wish I had the opportunity to read DIG^TM in my childhood days." - March Hilveda, President, Into Archaeology

EARLY PEOPLES (Apr, 2007)

Who are DIGTM's Early Peoples? Well, here are some clues: For this issue, they're all people who once lived in the area now called the United States. Because there are so many of them and so few pages of DIG, DIG had to make difficult choices regarding which would be included in the issue. Intrigued! Good! Then, let's go!

It will be south to Florida, north to Boston, and then lots of places in between. There'll be a stop at Cahokia to see how many more of its mysteries have been unraveled. Another stop will be to visit the Hohokam and find out just how they etched and painted shells. In a few places, we'll meet a girl who was the heroine of the sun motif and spider tales. There'll also be a real time-travel included as we hop aboard the DIG plane back to the Ice Age to find out what archaeologists are saying about the first Americans. And, there's much more you won't want to miss. So, join DIG for this chance to learn about the people who shared the lands we now call home.

ABOUT THE FRONT COVER

These seated male and female figures were uncovered at the Etowah Site in Georgia. For more information, see pages 24-27. In the background is a reconstructed view of Cahokia and its platform mounds. For more infomation about Cahokia, see pages 28-29.

CONSULTING EDITORS

DIG would like to thank Linda Bitley, David H. Dye, Michael Fuaght, William R. Iseminger, Rose Miller, Eric Powell, KC SMith, A. Gwynn Henderson, Kenneth Barnett Tankersley.