Archaeology, geology, geography, engineering and a dash of mythology to kick off your Wednesday? A definite “Brain Popcorn”-type post from the folks at National Geographic!
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Use our resources to learn more about stone quarries, or test yourself on your knowledge of Stonehenge with today’s 5-question Quick Quiz.
Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including today’s quick quiz and MapMaker Interactive map.
The large sandstone sarsens dominate this gorgeous image of Stonehenge at sunset.
Photograph by Kenneth Geiger, National Geographic
Discussion Ideas
- The new archaeological discovery at Stonehenge concerns the origins of the monument’s bluestones. What are bluestones?
- “Bluestone” is a generic term for many types of rocks, including igneous (basalt), sedimentary (limestone and sandstone), and metamorphic (slate). Bluestones are often used as building materials, and generally have a slate-blue tint.
This lovely diagram of Stonehenge shows the central circular bluestone configuration in blue.
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