For week two, we explored the subsistence aspect of ancient lifestyles. Subsistence is defined as the source or means of obtaining the necessities of life. In archaeology, subsistence encompasses food gathering and preparation, trade or exchange, and other means of ensuring survival. We learned about flintknapping (stone tool making), tried our hand at tossing rabbit sticks, and throwing spears with atlatls, we learned about useful and edible plants, and practiced hunting with bows and arrows.

For week three, we had two very special guests come and teach us about the lifestyles of modern Pueblo peoples. Jane and Eric Polingyouma, elders from Third Mesa at Hopi in Arizona, taught us how to cook traditional parched corn and how to make our own bullroarers. Everybody agreed that parched corn is even better than popcorn: we just couldn't cook enough! Bullroarers are traditional Hopi toys and are also used in certain ceremonies. When you spin it, it makes a loud sound like a bull!