two women using archaeology to investigate a historic wooden structure

Participation Opportunities

ByLaura
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PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGY PARTICIPANTS DISCOVER THE SCIENCE OF ARCHAEOLOGY THROUGH: lesson plans that teach basic concepts and principles; the expertise of professional archaeologists; discussions of the need to preserve and protect sites and artifacts; and consideration of Native American and other cultural perspectives on archaeological preservation.

PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGY GUIDELINES SERVE TWO PURPOSES: 

Guidance For Planning A New State, Local, Or Regional Project Archaeology Program

Guidance For Maintaining An Existing Project Archaeology Program.

Download Project Archaeology Guidelines (.pdf)

"My students came away from this unit with the feeling that they had made significant advances in their ability to reason
and the data and feedback that I recorded showed that they were correct."  - Teacher, Hot Springs, MT

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