Teaches students to appreciate other cultures by learning significance of material culture to different types of people. Introduces students to the techniques of excavation and the importance of the proper scientific method when retrieving data. Importance of context of data is emphasized, and related to meaningful analysis of behavioral patterns. Students learn to cooperate as a team. This type of hands-on activity provides an alternative assessment method for student evaluation.
Students gain an understanding of why it is important to preserve our cultural heritage.
Purchase Equipment for the Excavation - Trowels, small brushes, whisk brooms and dustpans, buckets, screens, tape measure, screens, etc. Invite professional archaeologists to speak or conduct short workshops for students, or contact them for curriculum guides and other resources. Teaching modules and curriculum guides are available through the Smithsonian Institution, the Bureau of Land Management, and many National Park Service offices in addition to local museums, academic and contract archaeological organizations. Attend in-service training for professional educators such as workshops and summer courses.