Education Note: Project Archaeology, April 20, 2012

Dear Friend of Project Archaeology,

The next Project Archaeology Teacher Workshop has been scheduled for April 20, 2012 at St. Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish, NH.  The Workshop flyer and registration form are available for download on the NH Division of Historical Resources’ website here: 

http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/programs/project_archaeology.html

This year we are introducing a new national curriculum, Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter.  Built on the Understanding by Design curriculum model, Project Archaeology: Investigating Shelter is a complete archaeological investigation of a shelter site through nine lessons and a final performance of understanding. Students learn the fundamentals of archaeological inquiry and conduct their own investigation of an archaeological site through maps, artifact drawings, oral histories, and historic photographs. Investigating Shelter curriculum guide is for students in grades 3 and up, however the lessons are specifically designed to fit state and national standards for grades 3 through 5. This new curriculum is endorsed by the National Council for the Social Studies.  

Past participants are welcome to take the workshop again (you will receive the new workbook, Investigating Shelter).  Space is limited so register early!

Please distribute this email and/or the web link to others who may be interested in attending. 

Thank you.

Sheila Charles

Historic and Archaeological Consultant

15 Boylston Avenue

Nashua, NH 03064

603.883.6574

shearch27@gmail.com

Tanya E. Krajcik Archaeologist & Records Coordinator
NH Division of Historical Resources
19 Pillsbury Street  Concord, NH 03301 603.271.6568 FAX 603.271.3433

tanya.krajcik@dcr.nh.gov

Project Archaeology Mission:

Project Archaeology uses archaeological inquiry to foster understanding of past and present cultures; improve social studies and science education; and enhance citizenship education to help preserve our archaeological legacy.