Investigating a Roman Villa Teacher Workshop

This three-day workshop (15 hours total) held in Stone Hall, Room 154 at Purdue University, will demonstrate how to use Project Archaeology: Investigating A Roman Villa curriculum to achieve educational goals in the delivery of social studies, history, science, and the visual arts. Learn how to use archaeology to get your students to apply language arts and math to analyze data while also learning about the importance of archaeological heritage.
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How can investigating a Roman villa help your students understand the Roman people and culture? Pompeii and the nearby villas at Oplontis offer a rare glimpse into the daily life of Romans as well as Rome’s elite. Through archaeology you and your students can explore the material remains of Roman culture. You will be equipped to engage your students in inquiry-based learning of the most famous archaeological site in the world!

The application deadline was May 11, 2024.    

• Complimentary curriculum guide
• Coffee and snacks
• One continuing education credit for $23 (optional)

Email H. Kory Cooper, Department of Anthropology at hkcooper@purdue.edu if you have questions about the workshop.

The workshop is supported by a grant from the Institute for Heritage Education.

Learn more about the workshop curriculum guide