Our Project Archaeology Blog

Project Archaeology curricula have been carefully crafted to teach math, science, social studies, art, and engineering using archaeology as the focus point, but how to adapt that for students who are visually impaired? Continue reading→

In the Project Archaeology network, we strive to provide aids and services when needed, to communicate effectively with people who have communication disabilities. Continue reading→

Called the Anzick boy, his is the only known Clovis age burial. Stone tools found with him are the largest assemblage of Clovis artifacts ever found. The Anzick Burial reveals how ancient people expressed their love and grief. Continue reading→

What would future archaeologists or people today know about me and my family from my house? How does the stuff (artifacts) reflect how we spend our time? Continue reading→

People who live along the Florida coasts are familiar with hurricane season. These months are a time of heightened awareness and preparation. Continue reading→

This post is about our new Project Archaeology: Investigating Rock Art regional curriculum: Investigating Medicine Rocks. In this curriculum, students will study an archaeological site at Medicine Rocks State Park referred to as “Locality E”, studied by archaeologists in 2010. Continue reading→

Archaeologists study the human past, which often includes items like glass, beads, projectile points, animal bones, and tools that humans have left behind. We often forget to consider the more symbolic remains of the past – art. Project Archaeology’s curriculum, Investigating Rock Art explores how ancient cultures communicated with rock art, how archaeologists study and interpret rock art, and how we can protect rock art sites. Continue reading→

This curriculum incorporates authentic archaeological and historical research to teach students about the use and importance of the Wintu Roundhouse in the past and present lives of Wintu people. Continue reading→

Meet Ted Dawson, a Nor Rel Muk Wintu Indian from Trinity County in northern California. He is the Descendent Community Member that guides students through Investigating the Wintu Roundhouse. Continue reading→

We introduce you to Ms. Sundahl, a California archaeologist featured in our curriculum guide, Investigating a Wintu Roundhouse. Continue reading→