Can You Dig It?: Archaeology for K-12 Students | Brush Up Workshops
The future of archaeology lies in the generations to come. Educating children about archaeology and its impacts gives them a fuller understanding of how our histories are created. Archaeology in the Community is an organization developed to educate youth about the fundamentals of archaeological methods with the goal of promoting the development of archaeological literate citizens. These are citizens who understand basic archaeological terminology and process, who understand their place in local history, and who have a general understanding of the importance of preserving heritage—including their own.
This one-hour virtual workshop will discuss the fundamentals of teaching archaeology to K-12 students. Participants will learn how to communicate with different age groups, understand youth culture, develop lessons that are representative of the student population, and—most importantly—how to balance activities so that they are fun and engaging!
As part of Archaeology in the Community’s Brush Up series of workshops, participants will receive:
- expert instruction and Q&A
- a copy of the presentation slides
- a link to the recording of the session
- a document of resources and key points
- a short quiz to test understanding
- a certificate of completion