This series of lessons is designed to introduce your students to archaeology and local history by learning about and recording historic cemeteries. Through this process, students exercise critical thinking skills, make local connections to broad historical events, and contribute to their local communities. The G.R.A.V.E. Lessons consist of three flexible units: 1. INTRODUCTION TO CEMETERIES (1-4 CLASS PERIODS) These introductory lessons prepare your students for their cemetery visit by introduci