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Archaeology in the Classroom archaeology Suzanne Moramarco LT 130 What is Archaeology? Archaeology is the study of the physical remains of past human cultures. Why Study Archaeology? To understand the human past is essential for understanding the present and shaping the future.
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Archaeology in the Classroomarchaeology Suzanne Moramarco LT 130
What is Archaeology? • Archaeology is the study of the physical remains of past human cultures.
Why Study Archaeology? • To understand the human past is essential for understanding the present and shaping the future. • Archaeology is a way to learn about past cultures. • Stewardship of archaeological resources is everyone’s responsibility.
Online Search“archaeology in the classroom” • Google • 239 hits • Yahoo! • 386 hits • Answers.com • 235 sites
Websites for Teachers • ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESOURCES • Teacher packet materials • Project Archaeology • Teacher’s Activity Guide for 4th - 7th Grades • San Diego Archaeological Center • Lists north county museums and historic sites. Teachers
Websites for Students • Simon Fraser University Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology • Virtual Gallery • National Park Service Archeology Program • Archaeology Merit Badge • Society for Historical Archaeology • Underwater Archaeology Students
Archaeology as a Career • FAQ ABOUT A CAREER IN ARCHAEOLOGY • Available jobs • Education and training • General introductory books • Volunteer on a dig • More information CJUE
My Favorite Site • Crow Canyon Archaeological Center • YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS' READING LIST • Archaeologist On-Line • Life on the Edge • A Trip Through Time UCJE
The Future of the Past UCJE • By teaching our children to respect past and present cultures we preserve those cultures for future generations.