The authors wish to research how completing archeological study affects the ability of K-12 students in the United States to employ historical thinking. They give three reasons why archeological study should be included in curriculum: it analytically analyzes the past, it focuses on collective rather than individual behaviour, and it provides an understanding that behaviour includes both people and objects working together in tandem. Studying archeology also enhances students’ ability to become better citizens. The method used by the authors in the chapter follows 74 grade five students as they learn about the past through museum and historical site visits as well as object analysis. They begin with a description of archeology in order to enhance students’ background knowledge, and also describe the activities students completed with excerpts from student discussions. They conclude the chapter with a justification for why archeology should be made a part of school curricula.