OUR PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGY BLOG
STUDENT ACTIVITIES – QUIZ 1
Do you have what it takes to be an archaeologist? Take our short quiz to find out. Continue reading→
EVENT: Archaeology of a Little House on the Prairie
This workshop connected to the past through a shelter investigation of an historic farmhouse in the prairie setting of Mankato and Walnut Grove, MN. Thank you Institute for Heritage Education Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum for a great workshop!Continue reading→
Discover the Past
In 1990, a team of archaeologists and educators distributed the first version of the educational materials that would eventually become the national Project Archaeology program. Continue reading→
Our History, Our New Journey
Project Archaeology is a national archaeology education program founded by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for educators and their students. It was developed in the early 1990s for three purposes: to develop awareness of our nation’s diverse and fragile archaeological sites, to instill a sense of personal responsibility for stewardship of these sites, and to enhance science literacy and cultural understanding through the study of archaeology. The program began in Utah in 1990 as a statewide project to combat the vandalism and looting of archaeological sites. Continue reading→
VIDEO: Investigating Shelter: Lesson Two
Watch this short video and learn how to teach Lesson Two: By Our Houses You Will Know Us in your classroom.Continue reading→
VIDEO: Investigating Shelter: Lesson Four
This video will help you guide students through the inquiry process from making observations, inferring past human behavior, and using evidence to support their conclusions. Continue reading→
Meet the Staff
The Project Archaeology National Program consists of directors and staff, a leadership team, and a diverse network of archaeology educators that provide leadership, guidance, and support.Continue reading→