By working in teams like many archaeologists, students learn communication and interpersonal skills. Students can learn biology by analyzing plant and animal remains. When studying artifacts, students can use their imaginations to learn how the artifacts functioned, and what meanings their creators assigned to them. Archaeological activities can provide many hands-on experiences, allowing students to learn while participating. Students can learn critical thinking skills while trying to piece together the puzzle of the past and understand how people have lived.
Many resources are available for educators to integrate archaeology into their lessons.
These resources usually can be found through archaeological societies and federal and state agencies. Many of these organizations maintain lists of books, lesson and activity plans, videotapes, posters, and other resources available for educators. SAA's Public Education Committee also produces publications for teaching archaeology. The Public Education Committee also is initiating a monograph series geared for educators. The monographs will contain information on archaeological topics and information on how to incorporate those topics into K-12 classrooms.