Resources for the Teacher
Teaching archaeology can be accomplished in a classroom that's dedicated to fifth grade English, or college-age geology. Here are some resources for those adventurous few who dare to teach.
About Me: A Kid's View of Archaeology in Jordan
Ruth is in the 3rd grade and the daughter of archaeologist Gary Christopherson; this is her page describing her time in Jordan.
Ruth is in the 3rd grade and the daughter of archaeologist Gary Christopherson; this is her page describing her time in Jordan.
American Memory: Social Sciences
Several really useful historical sources for archaeologists, including WPA histories for several states.
Several really useful historical sources for archaeologists, including WPA histories for several states.
Annotated Archaeology Bibliography for Children
A list of 40 books for primary and intermediate ages, from Marcia George at Heidelberg College.
A list of 40 books for primary and intermediate ages, from Marcia George at Heidelberg College.
Anthropology Theory
From Richard Wilk's "Proseminar in Sociocultural Anthropology" at Indiana University, a collection of papers on anthropology's subdisciplines.
From Richard Wilk's "Proseminar in Sociocultural Anthropology" at Indiana University, a collection of papers on anthropology's subdisciplines.
Arch "kid" ology
A collection of games and other activities for kids, from "Archaeology: A Step Back in Time".
A collection of games and other activities for kids, from "Archaeology: A Step Back in Time".
Archaeological Parks
From the Arkansas Archaeological Survey, information about archaeological parks in the United States.
From the Arkansas Archaeological Survey, information about archaeological parks in the United States.
Archaeology Book Review: Chaco Canyon
Chaco Canyon, a book for middle school students, contains informative sidebars on dendrochronology, pottery, and construction methods used by the Chacoans, as well as several historic and present-day photographs
Chaco Canyon, a book for middle school students, contains informative sidebars on dendrochronology, pottery, and construction methods used by the Chacoans, as well as several historic and present-day photographs
Archaeology: An Introduction
An online book by Kevin Greene of the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
An online book by Kevin Greene of the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Archéo Topo
An exploration of Native American archaeology along the northeast coast of Canada; includes games and other information. In French.
An exploration of Native American archaeology along the northeast coast of Canada; includes games and other information. In French.
Arkansas Archeological Society
Teaching Resources, includes materials for the classroom in several media (books, videos, traveling exhibits).
Teaching Resources, includes materials for the classroom in several media (books, videos, traveling exhibits).
Boy Scout Merit Badge in Archaeology
From official BSA headquarters, a listing of what a Boy Scout needs to know.
From official BSA headquarters, a listing of what a Boy Scout needs to know.
Collapse
From the Annenberg Collection, a discussion of the mechanisms of societal collapse, with reference to Maya, Mali/Songhai, Chaco Canyon, and Mesopotamia.
From the Annenberg Collection, a discussion of the mechanisms of societal collapse, with reference to Maya, Mali/Songhai, Chaco Canyon, and Mesopotamia.
Comparative Archaeology Web
From Max Baldia, an interregional approach to prehistoric culture change and communication, consisting of articles and links concerning global issues.
From Max Baldia, an interregional approach to prehistoric culture change and communication, consisting of articles and links concerning global issues.
Encyclopedia of the Orient
A comprehensive, politically neutral encyclopedia on North Africa and the mideast, edited by Norwegian Tore Kjeilin, at the Centre d'Information Arabe Scandinave.
A comprehensive, politically neutral encyclopedia on North Africa and the mideast, edited by Norwegian Tore Kjeilin, at the Centre d'Information Arabe Scandinave.
Gather Around this Pot
From the Canadian Museum of Civilisation, a flat-out wonderful resource with detailed discussion and photographs of specific pots, descriptions of manufacturing methods, and cultural associations of Woodland ceramics in Canada.
From the Canadian Museum of Civilisation, a flat-out wonderful resource with detailed discussion and photographs of specific pots, descriptions of manufacturing methods, and cultural associations of Woodland ceramics in Canada.
Geoarchaeology
From Digiter Geoarcheologia, a discussion of the principles, applications and problems of geoarchaeology, and a case study.
From Digiter Geoarcheologia, a discussion of the principles, applications and problems of geoarchaeology, and a case study.
Individual Student Projects
From the Londonderry School of Harrisburg, PA, Mary Pat Evans' 7th and 8th classes have produced some wonderful student projects in archaeology.
From the Londonderry School of Harrisburg, PA, Mary Pat Evans' 7th and 8th classes have produced some wonderful student projects in archaeology.
Learning Sites
Digitally reconstructed ancient worlds for interactive education and research.
Digitally reconstructed ancient worlds for interactive education and research.
MultiMedia Sources for Anthropology Courses
The University of California-Santa Barbara has developed this rich group of educational software.
The University of California-Santa Barbara has developed this rich group of educational software.
New Tools for Teaching
James J. O'Donnell's (U Penn) discussion of the costs and utility of the Internet in the classroom.
James J. O'Donnell's (U Penn) discussion of the costs and utility of the Internet in the classroom.
PATOIS: Spitalfields
From Publications and Archives in Teaching at from ADS, a tutorial on archaeological interpretation, using the excavations at a burial vault at Christ Church, Spitalfields as an example.
From Publications and Archives in Teaching at from ADS, a tutorial on archaeological interpretation, using the excavations at a burial vault at Christ Church, Spitalfields as an example.
Pictures of Record
Archaeological slide collections.
Archaeological slide collections.
Rosetta Stone
From the Cleveland Museum of Art, coloring pages and a paper Pharoah to print and play with.
From the Cleveland Museum of Art, coloring pages and a paper Pharoah to print and play with.
Smithsonian Institution Without Walls
You'll need a Java-enhanced, pretty substantial machine to see this online exhibit enhanced with The Brain software which takes a bit of getting used to. But it is worth it!
You'll need a Java-enhanced, pretty substantial machine to see this online exhibit enhanced with The Brain software which takes a bit of getting used to. But it is worth it!
Story of a Sherd
From Karen Olsen Bruhns, detecting textile structure from ceramic sherds. (Middle School)
From Karen Olsen Bruhns, detecting textile structure from ceramic sherds. (Middle School)
The Interactive Ancient Mediterranean
Downloadable maps of the ancient world.
Downloadable maps of the ancient world.
The Mysteries of Çatalhöyük
A kid-friendly exploration of this ancient site in Turkey, one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, from the Science Museum of Minnesota.
A kid-friendly exploration of this ancient site in Turkey, one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, from the Science Museum of Minnesota.
The Timucua Indians: Archaeology Book Review
An engaging book, The Timucua Indians is an exploration of Native American history and prehistory in Florida, geared for 7-12 year olds.
An engaging book, The Timucua Indians is an exploration of Native American history and prehistory in Florida, geared for 7-12 year olds.
The Why-Files: Salvage Archaeology
A discussion of cultural resource management on the WhyFiles site; emphasis on Wisconsin effigy mounds and the Yangtze Dam project in China.
A discussion of cultural resource management on the WhyFiles site; emphasis on Wisconsin effigy mounds and the Yangtze Dam project in China.
TORC
TORC, the Training On-Line Resource for Archaeology, provides data on learning resources throughout the United Kingdom, "from GCSE and A level courses through specialised training for professional archaeologists."
TORC, the Training On-Line Resource for Archaeology, provides data on learning resources throughout the United Kingdom, "from GCSE and A level courses through specialised training for professional archaeologists."
Virtually the Ice Age
A website from the Creswell Heritage Trust describing the late Pleistocene in terms of human settlement; middle school students or so.
A website from the Creswell Heritage Trust describing the late Pleistocene in terms of human settlement; middle school students or so.
Why Study Ancient Culture?
From the Exploring Ancient Culture on the Web site, an essay by Bill Hemminger.
From the Exploring Ancient Culture on the Web site, an essay by Bill Hemminger.
Woolly Mammoth
A new site from Discovery for 3rd to 9th graders, on this fuzziest of extinct megafauna.
A new site from Discovery for 3rd to 9th graders, on this fuzziest of extinct megafauna.